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This webinar provides an overview of the Medicare program—including Medicare eligibility, benefits, and coverage options—and discuss how Medicare and Medicaid benefits overlap and interact for dually eligible individuals. The webinar is especially helpful to state staff who are new to or seek a refresher on Medicare topics.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, attendees should be able to:
- Describe Medicare eligibility criteria, benefits, and coverage options;
- Understand how individuals become dually eligible and why Medicare is the primary payer for their care; and;
- Describe potential overlaps in Medicare and Medicaid benefits and how these affect dually eligible individuals.
Speakers:
- Kenneth Lim, Integrated Care Resource Center
- Malia Valentine, Integrated Care Resource Center
- Nida Joseph, Integrated Care Resource Center