What’s New with Medicare: 2026 Updates and Open Enrollment

Presenter: Jessalyn Pito, JP Maven Insurance Benefits

Medicare can be a complicated program for RSCs to educate their residents on, and can be difficult for your residents to understand. Not to fear! In this workshop, we will review: the four parts of Medicare; the Medicare enrollment; how to avoid late enrollment penalties; the Part D prescription drug benefits and the donut hole; the difference between MediGap and Medicare Advantage plan options; how to coordinate Medicare and Medicaid; Medicare and Veterans benefits; and, Medicare and employer coverage.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the four parts of Medicare.
2. Understand Medicare prescription drug coverage.
3. Understand how to coordinate benefits for Medicare recipients.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Track: Older Adults/Persons with Disabilities
HUD Training Area(s): Federal and Applicable State Programs and Eligibility 

This one hour session was recorded on September 25, 2025.

This course expires 365 days from the point of purchase. Eligible for 1 CEU. Not eligible for NASW credit.

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