This training will be held live at the PLI New York Center and simultaneously webcast live.

\Why You Should Attend
At some point in life, most Americans will qualify for either Medicare or Medicaid, or have friends or loved ones who do. Yet, few understand how the two government health care programs work. Whether you work with clients who may benefit from Medicare or Medicaid; work with health care providers, hospitals, pharmacies, or health insurance providers who are compensated by Medicare of Medicaid; or simply want to learn the basics for your own benefit, this program will give you a firm understanding of how these important government programs work. Our expert faculty will explain what each program is; how they are funded; what they cover; the application process; who qualifies; how claims are processed; and limitations on the length and amount of coverage. You will also learn how the Affordable Care Act on other recent laws are impacting Medicare and Medicaid services.

What You Will Learn

• What are Medicare and Medicaid?
• Who qualifies for Medicare and Medicaid?
• What are Medicare Parts A, B, C and D?
• How do Medicare and Medicaid work with private health care insurance?
• What are the responsibilities of health care providers, hospitals and pharmacies in the claims process?
• How are claims submitted and paid under Medicare and Medicaid?
• Are there differences in the way individual States administer Medicaid?
• What are state and federal agencies doing to prevent and prosecute fraud and abuse?
• What are some ongoing and future changes to Medicare and Medicaid?

Faculty:

Chairperson

• Edo Banach ~ Partner, Gallagher, Evelius and Jones

Speakers

• Valerie J. Bogart ~ Director, Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Project, New York Legal Assistance Group
• Barbara J. Collins ~ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Caroline L. Farrell ~ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Chad Shearer ~ Vice President, Policy, United Hospital Fund
• Beth Shyken ~ Client Services Counsel, Mediare Rights Center

Cost: $895*
*Full and partial scholarships to attend PLI's programs or view our webcasts are available to legal aid and government attorneys, law professors, judges, judicial clerks, law students and employees of nonprofit organizations. PLI also extends scholarships to attorneys in transition and those experiencing hardship.

Registration:

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