This on-demand learning session provides an overview Medicare with information for providers who support family caregivers, delivered in a format designed to move beyond the traditional webinar. Instead of a one-time lecture, this program offers a flexible, self-paced experience featuring short learning segments, real-world scenarios, and interactive prompts to help you apply what you learn. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older, along with certain younger individuals with disabilities or serious health conditions, and helps pay for services such as doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription medications. The session explains the different parts of Medicare: Part A (hospital care), Part B (outpatient and routine medical services), Part D (prescription drugs), and Part C/Medicare Advantage (bundled plans offered through private insurers).
The video will offer practical guidance to support care coordination and caregiver engagement. Topics include an overview of traditional Medicare benefits, for both the individual and her/his caregivers, as well as other considerations that may shape care planning conversations. Designed with busy professionals in mind, this session allows you to learn at your own pace while engaging in a creative approach to Medicare education. It is ideal for healthcare providers, social workers, care coordinators, case managers, educators, and community partners working with caregivers or home-based care settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and describe the key components of Medicare.
- Apply Medicare knowledge to real-world caregiving scenarios.
- Differentiate between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
- Demonstrate strategies to support caregivers more effectively.
