Medicare Interactive (MI) Pro, online, self-study curriculum
Date Available: Now
Date Expires: 04/15/2023
Course Type: Self Study
Sponsor Name: Medicare Rights Center
Course Registration Link: https://socialworkers.medicareinteractive.org
CE Value (credits): 13
CE Type: Standard
Contact Information:
https://socialworkers.medicareinteractive.org
Course Description:
As Medicare Rights Center courses are asynchronous, online instruction, ordering and registration is completely handled online, at a "study portal" Medicare Rights Center has set up exclusively for social workers to read individual course descriptions (see below), view learning objectives, and watch 3–6 minute free previews of each online course. MI Pro courses are available to the student for one year after registraton.
Medicare Interactive (MI) Pro makes it easy to become “Medicare smart," with an online curriculum enabling the busy learner to study anytime, anywhere, at their own pace. The comprehensive training program is designed to empower professionals to help their clients master Medicare and better navigate the health care system.
MI Pro is structured as a four-level Core Curriculum, with four to five on-demand courses in each level.
Level 1 Medicare Basics
This level serves as a gateway to understanding Medicare. Throughout introductory MI Pro Level 1 courses, you will learn common insurance and health care terms, gain an understanding of Medicare eligibility requirements, and receive a broad overview of the fundamental components of Medicare.
Level 2 Medicare Coverage Rules
This level expands on baseline Medicare knowledge and elaborates on specific coverage rules for Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D. Throughout MI Pro Level 2 courses, you will secure a better understanding of Medicare enrollment periods and Medicare coverage rules, and learn important differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.
Level 3: Medicare Appeals and Penalties
This level offers students more familiar with Medicare the information and skills needed to assist Medicare beneficiaries in appealing denials of coverage and navigating issues related to Medicare premium penalties. Throughout advanced MI Pro Level 3 courses, you will learn more about the different types of Medicare appeals and the steps necessary to successfully navigate the appeals process.
Level 4: Medicare, Other Insurance, and Assistance Programs
This level provides advanced students with in-depth information on how Medicare works with other types of insurances, and how to navigate enrollment into low-income assistance programs. Throughout advanced MI Pro Level 4 courses, you will learn about Medicare coordination of benefits and how to screen Medicare beneficiaries for low-income assistance programs.