Webinar

SUA Title III-D coordinators are invited to join the next virtual convening of OAA Title III-D Coordinators on October 11, 2022 for a peer discussion on best practices for selecting evidence-based programs for delivery using Title III-D funds. Participants will hear from two states who will present their processes for reviewing and approving programs not in the NCOA Pre-Approved Program Database. In addition, an online one-stop shop for OAA Title III-D resources, FAQs, etc. will be shared.

People with Medicare get their prescription drugs though the Medicare Part D program. This program is separate from the parts of Medicare that provide recipients with hospital and medical coverage. During this training, speakers will provide share information and updates on Medicare Part D, with emphasis on how the program works for low income consumers. This training will provide an overview of:

AARP is hosting a free online education event for the public about Medicare and Social Security. This event promotes the trusted and unbiased Medicare expertise of the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). SHIP Medicare experts will offer short one-on-one counseling sessions throughout the event. They will also lead large group sessions about Medicare. Anyone interested can attend. 

Medicare topics that SHIPs will address:

In this webinar, panelists will discuss how digital transformation and technology can improve Medicaid and provide better outcomes for beneficiaries. Speakers will explain what is being done to build monitoring and oversight systems, and discuss the tools and practices led by researchers and data scientists at Mathematica. Topics of the webinar will include efforts to improve state data quality and how to use analytic models and interactive data visualization to help policymakers and administrators improve their current programs. 

In this webinar, panelists will discuss how digital transformation and technology can improve Medicaid and provide better outcomes for beneficiaries. Speakers will explain what is being done to build monitoring and oversight systems, and discuss the tools and practices led by researchers and data scientists at Mathematica. Topics of the webinar will include efforts to improve state data quality and how to use analytic models and interactive data visualization to help policymakers and administrators improve their current programs. 

In support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month DETAC is hosting this webinar to spotlight three states that implemented creative initiatives with funding to increase CIE options for individuals with disabilities. Participants will learn how these states worked with partners to develop initiatives in their respective state plans combined with innovative proposals to sustain the efforts with funding through additional sources of revenue. Speakers will share success stories that address diversity, equity, and inclusion in underserved communities.   

This webinar will be led by Erica Andres, a Training Consultant at Applied Self-Direction who has over 20 years of experience working in the Health and Human Services field and personal expertise living a self-directed life. While this session is primarily geared towards support brokers and other professionals working with self-direction programs, the key takeaways will be applicable to anyone who is nondisabled and working with the disabilities community.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

NASHP is hosting this webinar to discuss the opportunities within the newly released National Family Caregiving Strategy and how it can provide a roadmap for states that are interested in developing and expanding supports for family caregivers. A federal official, state administrator, and philanthropic expert will give an overview of the first-of-its-kind National Family Caregiving Strategy and will highlight how the state of Delaware is listening to family caregivers to better support their needs.

CMS is looking to gather information from individual health care staff on emergency preparedness. The input and lessons-learned from this session will be used to evaluate CMS regulations regarding emergency preparedness for certain health care providers. CMS is especially interested in hearing input on these questions:

Join ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) and NCOA for a webinar about attracting new participants to congregate meal programs. This webinar will help participants understand the behaviors and preferences of older adults and congregate nutrition sites and explain ways to create a welcoming environment.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.