December 2015 CMS National Training Program Update

Medicare Open Enrollment Ends  December 7, 2015 Medicare Open Enrollment ends soon. People with Medicare can use the Medicare Plan Finder tool to view their current Medicare coverage. They can use Plan Finder to see all their Medicare health and prescription drug coverage options, compare plans, and enroll in a plan that meets their needs.

Training Webinars Understanding Medicare December 3, 2015              1:00 – 3:00 pm ET The CMS National Training Program is hosting an Understanding Medicare webinar to provide a basic overview of Medicare for new partners who counsel people with Medicare, and partners requiring a refresher on: Part A (Hospital Insurance) Part B (Medical Insurance) Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage) Programs to help people with limited income and resources Join the webinar at https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1074434. The audio portion of the webinar will be delivered via your computer. Please check your computer settings in advance to ensure that your speaker volume. Medicare Learning Series Medicare Amounts, Low Income Subsidy and Cost Sharing for 2016 December 10, 2015              1:00 – 2:30 pm ET Join the CMS National Training Team as we review Medicare Amounts, Low Income Subsidy and Cost Sharing for 2016. 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/ntplearnseriesdec2015/. New/Updated CMS Publications Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: How to Join Your Guide to Medicare's Preventive Services