National Center on Law & Elder Rights: Legal Basics: Medicare Part C and Medicare Advantage

Legal Basics: Medicare Part C and Medicare Advantage

When: Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET.

One in three Medicare beneficiaries was enrolled in a private Medicare Advantage plan in 2017 and received Medicare benefits through Medicare Part C. As enrollment grows each year, it is important for professionals assisting older adults to have a basic understanding of how Medicare Advantage plans work.

Participants in this free webcast, Legal Basics: Medicare Part C and Medicare Advantage, will obtain a basic understanding of the following:

• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare
• The Medicare Advantage enrollment process
• Different types of Medicare Advantage plans
• Practice tips and suggestions for helping older adults navigate Medicare Advantage and appeals

Closed captioning will be available on this webcast. A link with access to the captions will be shared through GoToWebinar’s chat box shortly before the webcast start time.

Presenters:

• Georgia Burke, Directing Attorney, Justice in Aging
• Natalie Kean, Staff Attorney, Justice in Aging 

NOTE: This training will be presented in a WEBCAST format to accommodate more participants. Due to the high volume of participants, computer audio will be the only option to listen to the presentation. No telephone call-in number will be provided. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.

The webcast will take place on Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET.

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