Understanding Medicare Basics

Course Overview: Welcome to the "Understanding Medicare Basics" course. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Medicare program, including its various parts, eligibility criteria, benefits, and costs. The aim is to equip Medicare agents with the knowledge required to effectively guide beneficiaries through their Medicare options. Learning Objectives: By the end of this module, you will be able to: - Explain the different ways to get Medicare benefits. - Identify eligibility criteria for Medicare Parts A and B. - Describe the new special enrollment periods for Medicare. - Understand what is covered under Medicare Parts A and B. - Explain Original Medicare premiums. - Identify help available for beneficiaries with limited income. - Describe Original Medicare beneficiary protections. - Understand the integration of Original Medicare and Part D. - Explain Medigap coverage.