Course

Dive into the complexities of retiree health care with the Retiree Health Care eLearning Course by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. This engaging, two-credit course provides essential insights into Medicare’s structure, including Parts A, B, C, and D, alongside Medigap and employer-sponsored group plans. Learn about the funding, eligibility, and costs associated with these programs while exploring long-term care options and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Part D plans. Designed for benefits professionals, this course ensures you’re well-equipped to navigate the evolving retiree healthcare landscape confidently.

Topics Covered

  • Introduction to Retiree Health Care
  • Medicare BasicsMedigap (Supplemental Insurance)
  • Employer-Sponsored Group Plans
  • Retiree Health Care Funding
  • Long-Term Care Options
  • Legislative Impact on Retiree Health Care

Course Outline

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Introduction to Medicare

  1. The History of Medicare
  2. Medicaid
  3. Medicare Today

Estimated Time to Complete: 10 minutes

Parts of Medicare

  1. Medicare Parts
  2. Medicare Part A
  3. Medicare Part B
  4. Medicare Part C—Medicare Advantage
  5. Medicare Part D
  6. Medigap

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Medicare Part A and Part B—Original Medicare

  1. Original Medicare
  2. Eligibility for Original Medicare
  3. Eligibility for Medicare by Disability
  4. Medicare Part A
    1. Medicare Part A: Coverage and Cost
    2. Medicare Part A: Eligibility
    3. Medicare Part A: Inpatient Care
    4. Medicare Part A: Skilled Nursing Facility
    5. Medicare Part A: Home Health Care
    6. Medicare Part A: Hospice Benefits
  5. Medicare Part B
    1. Medicare Part B: Coverage and Cost
    2. Medicare Part B: Eligibility
  6. Original Medicare Enrollment Periods
  7. Late Enrollment Penalties

Estimated Time to Complete: 25 minutes

Medicare Part D

  1. Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage and Cost
  2. Medicare Part D: Eligibility
  3. Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Cost in Phases
  4. Medicare Part D: Enrollment Periods
  5. Part D Group Coverage

Estimated Time to Complete: 20 minutes

Medicare Part C—Medicare Advantage

  1. Medicare Part C—Medicare Advantage: Coverage
  2. Types of Medicare Advantage Plans
  3. Medicare Advantage: Enrollment Periods
  4. Evaluating Medicare Advantage Plans

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Medicare Supplement Plans —Medigap Plans

  1. Medigap: Coverage
  2. Medigap: Plans
  3. Medigap: Plan Enrollment

Estimated Time to Complete: 10 minutes

Employer-Sponsored Group Plans for Retirees

  1. Group Medicare Supplement
  2. Group Medicare Advantage Plans
  3. Employer-Sponsored Coverage Using the Medicare Exchange
  4. Secondary Payer Rules

Estimated Time to Complete: 25 minutes

Medicare Funding

  1. Medicare Funding
  2. Medicare Payment to Providers

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Long-Term Care Insurance

  1. Long-Term Care
  2. Long-Term Care Insurance

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

NOTE: The estimated time to complete each lesson is based on word count and assumes uninterrupted consumption of the course. Actual time to complete each lesson can vary widely based on familiarity with the topics and other factors. Time required to complete the course final exam is not counted in these estimates.

Two-Credit Course

US$130.00

Member

US$190.00

Nonmember

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