Adding a Medicare Authorized Representative

Medicare can't give your personal health information to anyone unless we have permission in writing first. There are 2 ways to give permission: (1) Print and fill out form CMS-10106: "Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information" and then mail it to us.

(2) Login to your Medicare account to fill out and submit online.

Don't have a Medicare account? Creating an account is easy and gives you electronic access to your health information. Once you're logged into your account, follow these steps to fill out and submit the form:

Select your name in the top right corner of the page.
Select "My account."
Select "Manage my representatives."
Select “Medicare Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information form."
Enter the requested information and select the "Continue" button.

Understanding Medicare CEU Webinars

January 21 & 22, 2020 1:00–3:00 pm ET

These interactive training webinars are stand-alone events covering Medicare Program basics. You aren’t required to attend both days, and space is limited.

Topics for each day

Day 1—Medicare enrollment and eligibility, SSA and CMS roles and responsibilities, cost and coverage under Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), why enrolling on time is important and an overview of Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies.

To register for the Day 1 webinar, visit CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=77

Day 2—Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D); 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=76

About Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The number of CEUs you can earn is 0.2 (2 hours) for each day you attend the training and complete all course requirements. You can access the link to your certificate from the same page you used to complete the requirements. A description of the requirements to earn CEUs for these training events is found on the registration page for each webinar.

If you don’t need CEUs—view a previously recorded CEU webinar (no credits will be earned):

Recording of Day 1 non-CEU

Recording of Day 2 non-CEU

NTP Training Materials

The National Training Program has many job aids that are available to help you. The top 5 downloaded job aids are:

To check out other NTP job aids, go to CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/?q=global-search&combine=job%20aids.

Did You Know?

The Medicare General Enrollment Period and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period are happening now! Both enrollment periods are from January 1 – March 31. For more information, go to Medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/joining-a-health-or-drug-plan.

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.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers Pap tests and pelvic exams to check for cervical and vaginal cancers. To learn more, watch the video, Medicare & You: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

People with Medicare Part B can get a “Welcome to Medicare” visit within the first 12 months of having Part B or a yearly “Wellness” visit if they've had Part B for longer than 12 months. For details about these visits, go to Medicare.gov/coverage/preventive-visit-and-yearly-wellness-exams.html.