| HICAP offers informative, in-depth workshops and community education forums designed to outline health care options, answer Medicare and health insurance questions for seniors, senior caregivers and aging services providers.
Workshops and forums can be presented wherever necessary and can be specially designed to fit the need of the client, or be general enough to serve the community at large. In addition to the presentation, HICAP provides information packets and allows for a sufficient question and answer period. The following are topics offered:
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
January 1, 2006, will bring Medicare Part D and changes that are going to require attention – and possible action – on the part of all Medicare recipients. The Council on Aging will be presenting free Community education sessions on Medicare 2006. Learn about your responsibilities and be prepared to make the transition.
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Medicare Part A and B
Exploring Medicare Basics: What Can You Expect?
This seminar provides basic information about how the Medicare system works, and covers:
- Eligibility
- Enrollment
- Current benefits provided
- Consumer Protection
- Prescription drug discussion
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Consumer Awareness
Medicare Choices: Maximizing Your Coverage
This session is for individuals with a basic understanding of Medicare and provides information about the Medicare +Choice program and other types of health coverage that work in conjunction with Medicare. Topics include:
- Brief Medicare overview
- Maximizing your coverage for the lowest cost
- Medicare and Medi-Cal
- Medicare HMOs
- Medicare and an Employer Group Health Plan
- Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
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Insurance Sales Abuse
How to Recognize Fraud? Take Back Your Medicare Benefits
This seminar will help you understand:
- How to identify fraud
- How to report suspected fraud
- How to maintain your Medicare benefits
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HMOs
A seminar for individuals contemplating enrolling in a Medicare HMO – or who are already enrolled – and want to learn how to make the system work for them. We will discuss:
- Comparing plans
- Advantages and disadvantages of HMOs
- Your obligations as an HMO member
- How to get appropriate medical care
- Enrollment rules
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Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Insurance: Myths, Realities, Facts and Fiction
This seminar provides information about Long-Term Care Insurance for those considering purchasing a policy. Topics include:
- Do you need a long-term care policy?
- Comparing policies
- Pros and cons
- Options for financing long-term care
- Tax Qualified policies
- Avoiding fraud
For more information, or to schedule a workshop, please contact HICAP at (714) 560-0424 or (800) 434-0222 or contact Bill Darke, Education & Outreach Coordinator at bdarke@coaoc.org
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