The National Center on Law & Elder Rights is hosting a free webcast entitled Medicare Part D Legal Basics and 2022 Updates on October 11, 2022 from 2:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern.

People with Medicare get their prescription drugs through the Medicare Part D program. This program is separate from the parts of Medicare that provide recipients with hospital and medical coverage. Medicare Part D has its own rules and can be complicated to navigate, even for seasoned advocates.

During this training, presenters  will provide essential information and updates on Medicare Part D, with particular emphasis on how the program works for low income consumers. The training will provide an overview of:

• Eligibility and enrollment
• The Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”)
• Changes to both programs arising from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
• Plan choices
• Exceptions and appeals

Following the training, the audience will have a foundational understanding of Medicare Part D and the most common issues advocates encounter and an awareness of the most significant changes that will result from recent legislation.

Legal assistance, elder rights, and aging services professionals looking to understand the basic principles of Medicare Part D and 2022 updates are encouraged to attend.

Presenters:

• Georgia Burke, Director, Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging
• Murray Scheel, Senior Attorney, Justice in Aging