October 2015 CMS National Training Program Update

During the Medicare Open Enrollment period from October 15 to December 7, people with Medicare can review and change their health plan and prescription drug coverage for next year. Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year— to things like cost, coverage, and which providers and pharmacies are in their networks — so it’s important for people to make sure that their plan will continue to meet their needs. Medicare Open Enrollment Resources

The National Training Program has a 2015 Open Enrollment Toolkit with presentations, resources, and web links to help people with Medicare with their 2016 plan choices. October Training Webinars Monthly Update Webinar October 6, 2015                               2:30 – 3:30 pm ET Each month we offer an update webinar featuring subject matter experts who share information on current topics. This month we'll feature  e-MSN – Information on the availability of the electronic Medical Summary Notice and how to request one. 2015 Fraud Prevention Campaign – Discuss campaign's focus on educating people with Medicare about how to identify suspicious activities, and prevent fraud. ICD-10 – What is it? Why is it necessary? Plan Finder – Followup questions from the September 22 Open Enrollment webinar. Join the audio portion of the webinar on 1-800-603-1774, conference ID: 66877216 and join the webinar at https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/ntpupdatewebinar100615/  Medicare Learning Series – Medicare Coordination of Benefits October 8, 2015                   1:00 – 2:30 pm ET Join the CMS National Training Team as we provide an overview of how Medicare coordinates with other types of health coverage. Join the audio portion of the webinar on 1-877-267-1577, conference ID: 998 275 879 and join the webinar at https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/ntplearnseriesoct2015/. New Training Materials Spanish version of 2015 Medicare for People with End-Stage Renal Disease Training Presentation & Workbook–These materials explain End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), what’s covered by Medicare, Medicare eligibility and enrollment rules, and health plan options for people with ESRD. Navigating the Plan Finder Tool – This presentation highlights key features of the Medicare Plan Finder tool, which provides important cost and coverage information to help people with Medicare make informed choices about their Medicare health and drug plan options. New/Updated CMS Publications 2016 Medicare & You Handbook 4 Ways to Help Lower your Medicare Prescription Drug Costs   Things to Think About When You Compare Medicare Drug Coverage  Understanding Medicare Enrollment Periods