Part 2. HR ESSENTIALS: Basics of Medicare Coverage, Cost, and Enrollment.

For HR Professionals. Understanding the Basics of Medicare Coverage (Original vs Advantage), Cost, and Navigating the Enrollment Process.
About this Event

This is the 2nd of a 3-part series that looks at the important issues awaiting older employees as they navigate the uniquely complex eligibility and enrollment landscape where retirement & healthcare benefits intersect with Social Security & Medicare. Designed specifically for HR professionals of all experience levels, this fast-paced, easy-to-understand webinar examines essential Medicare content including;

• Medicare's History & Eligibility Rules

• Coverage Overview (Original or Advantage)

• Medicare Premiums, including the High-Income Surcharge

• Evaluating Coverage Choices

• Navigating the Enrollment Process

The benefits-related content is designed for HR professionals of all disciplines and experience levels who want to increase their understanding of this important, and often challenging, area. It is also popular with those who simply want to learn more for themselves about important elements of Medicare… a foundational American healthcare benefit.

3 Learning Objectives

1. Acquire a solid knowledge base regarding the basic benefit structure of Medicare.

2. Understanding the unique issues older employees need to consider as they evaluate their Medicare coverage options.

3. Develop an integrated awareness of Medicare eligibility and enrollment issues in the context of group health coverage for employees age 65 and older, thus becoming a more effective 'frontline' resource for these employees.

This webinar is delivered in a lecture-style format and has an attendance limit of 20 to ensure an optimal learning experience for all participants. An interactive Q & A segment is included prior to the end of the session.

A recording of the webinar is made available the following day and is accessible for 30-days to all registrants. This program offers 1.0 SHRM, HRCI, and World at Work re-certification credit. To receive credit, attendance for the entire live webinar is required.

Upon completion of the registration process, participants will receive a Zoom link to the webinar, along with a PDF Guidebook that accompanies the presentation.