CFP® Continuing Education
Medicare
Duration: 5.0 Hour(s)
$12.50
This course will introduce basic concepts for understanding Medicare coverage in its two parts: hospital insurance and medical insurance. A brief history of the program and a discussion of the role of private insurance companies is followed by eligibility requirements, exclusions, and claims payments. Peer Review Organizations and Service Provider Certification are also discussed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the purpose and background of Medicare
- Recognize the role of private insurance companies
- Identify the two parts of Medicare, and what each covers
- Be familiar with enrollment, exclusions, and eligibility requirements
- Understand the role of Peer Review Organizations (PROs)
- Be knowledgeable of the Medicare claims payment process.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Introduction
- LESSON 1:History, Administration and Role of Private Insurance Companies in Medicare
- LESSON 2: Components of Medicare Coverage
- LESSON 3: Medicare Eligibility
- LESSON 4: Enrollment
- LESSON 5: Medicare Exclusions
- LESSON 6: Service Providers
- LESSON 7: Peer Review Organizations (PROs)
- LESSON 8: Claims Settlement
REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:
Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.
SEAT TIME:
This course has been approved for 5 hours.
TESTING:
Final Exam – You will be required to pass the final exam with a 70% in order to receive course credit.
COURSE COMPLETION:
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to print your certificate online.
