Improved CMS Product Ordering Website

Great news – the improved product ordering website is now available! Here are some new things to make your product ordering experience better:

See which products have been ordered the most over the past month.
Sort products by new sub-categories like staying healthy and Medigap, or by audience type like caregiver or children.
Use the improved key word search feature to find products.
View a PDF of any publication before ordering.

Understanding Medicare (CEU) Webinars

January 15 & 16, 2019 1:00 p.m. ET

These interactive training webinars are stand-alone events covering the basics of the Medicare Program. Attendance on both days isn’t required, and space is limited. The number of continuing education units (CEUs) you can earn for Day 1 is 0.2 (2 hours) and your certificate is available as soon as you complete all the requirements. The second day of training is a pilot webinar. The exact number of CEUs you can earn for Day 2 won’t be determined until the conclusion of the course. You’ll receive CEUs for each day that you attend the training and complete all of the course requirements. Your certificate for Day 2 will be available approximately 7 days after completing all of the requirements, and it will display the appropriate number of CEUs. A description of the requirements to earn CEUs for these training events can be found on the registration page for each webinar.

Topics for each day include:

Day 1—Explains Medicare enrollment and eligibility, the roles and responsibilities of the agencies responsible for Medicare, cost and coverage under Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), why enrolling on time is important, an overview of Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies, and the basics of Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D).

To register for the Day 1 webinar, visit CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=37.

Day 2—Explains Medicare Advantage Plans; coordination of benefits; how to detect and report suspected Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse; and different resources to help you find answers to Medicare policy and coverage questions.

To register for the Day 2 webinar, visit CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=38

New / Updated CMS Publications

What to do if you no longer automatically qualify for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug coverage costs

New / Updated Training Materials

Job Aid: 2019 Medicare Amounts in other languages

Module 12: Medicaid & the Children’s Health Ins. Program (Spanish)

NTP Web Resources Tip Sheet

Did You Know?

The NTP training materials are now easier to find. Look for a new link, “Training Modules (PowerPoints)” on the homepage and under the Resources tab at CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov. Also, don’t forget to check out all four of the NTP’s self-paced courses:

Still working & turning 65: Medigap, Part D, & Medicare Advantage
Still working & turning 65:Part A and/or Part B
Automatic enrollment in Medicare: Part A & Part B
Immigrants and Medicare

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Medicare covers a glaucoma test once every 12 months for people at high risk for glaucoma. All people with Part B who are at high risk for glaucoma are covered. Visit Medicare.gov/coverage/glaucoma-tests.html for more information.