Medicare 101: Simplifying Enrollment and Benefits webinar scheduled for Oct. 30
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Medicare basics
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host Medicare 101: Simplifying Enrollment and Benefits on Oct. 30.
The free webinar will be from 10-11 a.m. on OneOp, a virtual professional development platform for providers who serve military families.
Participants can register by visiting tx.ag/Medicare101. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the webinar link.
About the webinar
Medicare provides health coverage for adults over age 65 and individuals with qualifying medical conditions. Though it is a household name, many people struggle to understand the program and its benefits.
During this session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Medicare basics, including its history and the key differences between Medicare and Medicaid.
Participants will learn about the enrollment process and timing to ensure they are properly covered. The session will also cover the various benefits available under Medicare’s different parts, helping participants maximize their healthcare coverage.
Additionally, there will be a focus on coordinating care between Medicare and other programs such as Tricare for Life and Veterans Affairs benefits, ensuring seamless integration and optimized care for all eligible participants.
Andrew Crocker, AgriLife Extension senior program specialist, gerontology and health, Family and Community Health, Amarillo will lead the webinar.
CEUs available
One continuing education unit will be available in the following areas:
- Certified in family and consumer sciences, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences, AAFCS.
- Certified personal and family finance educator, AAFCS.
- Accredited financial counselors, Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education.
- Board-certified patient advocates, Patient Advocate Certification Board.
- Board-certified case managers, Commission for Case Manager Certification.
- Certified personal finance counselors, Center for Financial Certifications.
- Certified family life educators, National Council on Family Relations.
- Certified health education specialist and master certified health education specialist, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
- Social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists, University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
