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NEW! CMS National Training Program Update

August 2024



National Training Program
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

National Immunization Awareness Month

Vaccines help protect people of all ages against many diseases and conditions. This month, CMS is working to increase access to vaccines and encouraging those served by CMS to get their routine shots in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). NIAM highlights the importance of routine vaccination for all people.

Immunizations, often referred to as vaccinations, vaccines, or shots, may include commonly known vaccinations, like flu shots [ https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots ] and COVID-19 vaccines [ https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-vaccine ], in addition to other important, routine vaccinations for different age groups. Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) covers all vaccines that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends, including the vaccines for TDAP, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), shingles, and more. Medicare Part D won't charge a copayment or apply a deductible for vaccines ACIP recommends. 

Learn more about Medicare-covered vaccines by visiting the Immunization and Vaccine Resources [ https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/minority-health/resource-center/immunization-vaccine-resources ] webpage to find immunization resources or visit Medicare.gov [ https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/tdap-shots ] or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800- 633-4227) for more information about Medicare coverage and costs. Also, InsureKidsNow.gov [ https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/initiatives/vaccinations/index.html ] and the CDC have resources on their websites including the CDC’s recommended immunizations for children (birth – 6 years) [ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/child-easyread.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child-easyread.html ], preteens and teens (7 years – 18 years) [ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/adolescent-easyread.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/adolescent-easyread.html ], adults (19 years and older) [ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/adult-easyread.html ], and the Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool [ https://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched/ ].



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Save the Dates

*“Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) Bootcamp 2024” Webinars*

*Dates:* 9/25 & 9/26

*Time: *1:00 – 3:30 pm ET

Save these dates to join us as we share Medicare Program updates and resources to help those who assist people with Medicare make informed decisions about their 2025 health care coverage. The webinars will include different topics each day.

The official announcement with registration details will be sent two weeks before the webinar.

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NTP 2024 Virtual Workshop Recordings

If you missed our NTP Virtual Workshops, the recordings are available now in the Past Events [ https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/past-events ] section of our website.


* Working Together: Medicare & Social Security (Recorded July 23, 2024) [ https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=327 ]
This workshop explained retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental security income benefits; how they can affect Medicare and who’s eligible for Medicare coverage; how and when you can enroll; and Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) services and costs.
* Understanding Your Medicare Health Plan Options (Recorded on July 24, 2024) [ https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=324 ]
This workshop explained Medicare health plan options other than Original Medicare with a primary focus on Medicare Advantage (sometimes called Medicare Part C).
* Medicare & Other Insurance—Who Pays When? (Recorded on July 25, 2024) [ https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=325 ]
This workshop explained different payers’ responsibilities when people have both Medicare and certain other types of health and/or prescription drug coverage, sometimes referred to as coordination of benefits.
* CMS Programs—Current Topics (Recorded on July 30, 2024) [ https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=326 ]
This workshop explained some of CMS’ current topics, priorities, initiatives, and recent programmatic updates.
* Using Plan Finder to Find the Medicare Coverage that’s Right for You (Recorded July 31, 2024) [ https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=328 ]
This workshop demonstrated how to shop and compare Medicare plan options using Plan Finder [ https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?year=2024&lang=en ] on Medicare.gov.
* Helping with Original Medicare Costs: Medigap (Recorded August 1, 2024) [ https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=329 ]
This workshop discussed how Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies work with Medicare, what Medigap policies cover, how they’re structured, and when to buy a Medigap policy.

Continue to check the Past Events [ https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/past-events ] section of our website for more recordings as they become available.

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Did You Know?

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month [ https://www.cdc.gov/vision-health/prevention/youth-vision-problems.html ] which promotes the importance of protecting children’s vision and eye health.

You can find the latest news about Medicare by visiting the CMS Newsroom [ https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom ].

National Training Program, Office of Communications


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