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This webinar series will be held on Wednesdays from October 2 to October 16, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET.
Sponsors: Justice in Aging, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, and Florida Health Justice Project
In Florida, Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)—a type of Medicare Advantage Plan—serve 610,000 residents, representing 64% of the state’s dually eligible population for Medicare and Medicaid. While D-SNPs are designed to address integration challenges between these two programs, it is unclear if they consistently deliver on the promise of improved care quality for enrollees. Therefore, it is crucial for advocates to stay informed and actively engage in shaping the care delivery of D-SNPs, both to hold plans accountable for providing high-quality care and to support beneficiaries in making informed enrollment decisions.
Justice in Aging, a national organization committed to fighting senior poverty through legal advocacy, will offer three trainings to enhance the knowledge of Florida advocates on D-SNPs and Medicare-funded nursing facility care.
1. October 2 – Legal Basics: Medicare Parts A, B, and C: This session will provide a foundational overview of Medicare Parts A, B, and C and equip advocates with essential knowledge of Medicare eligibility, coverage, and payment rules. This training will lay the groundwork for a deeper dive into D-SNPs during the second training.
2. October 9 – Navigating Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): Must-Knows for Florida Advocates: This session will focus specifically on D-SNPs, covering their structure, regulatory framework, and key aspects of Florida’s dual-eligible population. Attendees will be guided through frequently asked questions, empowering them with the tools needed to better assist their clients.
3. October 16 – Nursing Facility Resident Rights in Medicare “Short-Stay” Rehabilitation: This session will present the law and advocacy strategies that can protect Floridians when they are in a nursing facility under Medicare reimbursement. The session will address improper denial or termination of Medicare coverage, transfer within facilities, evictions, and related topics.
Presenters:
Amber Christ, Managing Director, Justice in Aging
Hannah Diamond, Policy Advocate, Justice in Aging
Eric Carlson, Director of Advocacy in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Justice in Aging
Justice in Aging Resources:
Integrated Care Education Project
JIA Medicare & Medicaid Integration Workgroup Listserv Registration
Florida D-SNP Fact Sheet
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): What Advocates Need to Know
D-SNP FAQ Document
Upcoming Changes to Dually Enrolled Individuals: The Final 2025 Medicare Advantage Rule
25 Common Nursing Home Problems — and How to Resolve Them
Participants will have the option of accessing each webinar session by computer or phone.
Participants’ audio and video will be disabled, but questions can be asked using the Q&A
function.
This webinar series will be recorded and available on our website after the presentations.
