module 8 cms program resources 2015 national training program
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Module 8
CMS Program Resources
2015 National Training Program
Session Objectives
This session should help you• Identify CMS program-related resources• Refer to Social Security’s resources• Review regulations• Use resources to help with questions and issues
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Helpful Websites
eCFR.gov05/01/2015 CMS Program Resources
Regulations.govSSA.gov
Marketplace.cms.gov
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HealthCare.govInsureKidsNow.gov
Medicaid.govMedicare.govCMS.gov
CMS.gov
Official website for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)• Primarily for partners, providers,
researchers, etc. You can use the website to• Access training materials and schedules• Research issues using CMS manuals and guidance • Find details about what Medicare covers
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CMS.gov Homepage
In the Newsroom you can see press releases. FAQs provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
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Medicare
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Eligibility and Enrollment Guidance
CMS issues guidance to outline who’s eligible to enroll in Medicare plans,
when and how they’re able to enroll and
disenroll, and more
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Medicare Coverage Database
Click on the link in the Top
5 Resources section
Provides detailed information and updates on all
Medicare covered benefits
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Medicaid/CHIP
Can also access directly at
Medicaid.gov
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Medicare-Medicaid Coordination
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Private Insurance
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Innovation CenterInnovation Center
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Regulations & GuidanceRegulations & Guidance
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CMS Manuals
The manuals offer day-to-
day operating instructions, policies, and procedures.
Click on the link in the Top 5 Resources
section
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CMS Manuals Continued
Click on the IOM link to access CMS manuals
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Internet-Only Manuals (IOMs)
CMS has 25 Internet-Only
Manuals covering a variety of topics
Let’s say you want to know
if Medicare will pay for a
private hospital room
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Internet-Only Manuals (IOMs) Continued
Each manual is broken up into chapters, according to topic
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Research, Statistics, Data & Systems
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CMS National Training Program
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CMS National Training Program
Provider focused
including billing
information
Partner focused
Additional training topics, accessed when you scroll down, include• Fraud and Abuse• Innovations• Insurance Oversight• Medicaid & state issues• Quality• Part C & D Compliance• Electronic Health Records• Transparency
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CMS National Training Program
Access our materials
Join the Listserv
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Medicare.gov
Official U.S. Government site for Medicare• Primarily for people with Medicare and their caregivers
You can use the website to• See what is covered• Compare Medicare health and drug plans• Find a doctor, provider or supplier• Compare the quality of health care providers• Order publications or view them online• Find helpful contact information• Sign up for MyMedicare.gov
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Medicare.gov HomepageMedicare.gov Homepage
See what’s
covered
Clear navigation
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Find a Doctor, Provider, or SupplierFind a Doctor, Provider or Supplier
Get contact information,
helpful tips, and compare quality
ratings
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Medicare Plan Finder
Click here
Use Plan Finder to do a general or personalized plan search
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Forms, Help and Other ResourcesForms, Help and Other ResourcesFind forms and other resources
View, download, and
order publications
Select the language and order the publication or
read it online
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Product Ordering WebsiteProduct Ordering Website
Visit productordering.cms.hhs.gov.Select Create an Account.For Questions, use the Contact Us link or email [email protected].
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Find Helpful contacts and Resources
Find Helpful Contacts and Resources
Locate contact information for
helpful resources
Locate contact information for
helpful resources
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Sign Up For MyMedicare.govSign Up for MyMedicare.gov
Sign-in to MyMedicare.gov or
create a new account
Sign-in to MyMedicare.gov or
create a new account
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Information in Other Languages
Information in Other languages
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Medicaid.gov
Operated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)• You can use the website to
Read federal policy guidance Find Medicaid and CHIP information by state,
topic, or population Access the State Resource Center Learn how the Affordable Care Act impacts
Medicaid and CHIP
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Medicaid.gov/CHIP/CHIP-program-information.html
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InsureKidsNow.gov
Operated by CMS Information about Medicaid and the Children’s
Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for• Families seeking health insurance coverage for
children and teens • Organizations
Get involved in the Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign
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InsureKidsNow.gov Continued
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HealthCare.gov
Official U.S. government resource to help you take health care into your own hands • Includes reports, videos, blogs, and a newsroom
You can use the website to• Sign up for health coverage• Find out about available insurance options • Get help using your insurance• Learn about the health care law
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HealthCare.gov Homepage
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Partner Page for the Federally-facilitatedHealth Insurance Marketplace
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You can access it from CMS.gov
You can go to the site directly at Marketplac.cms.gov.
SSA.gov
Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration
You can use the website to• Apply for benefits, including
Retirement, Medicare, Extra Help, and Disability
• Order a replacement Medicare card • Research issues using SSA’s online manuals
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SSA.gov Homepage
Click on “Benefits” at the top, then
“Medicare” to reach the
Medicare page
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SSA.gov Homepage for Publications
Get a Publication
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SSA.gov Publications Page
Search by publication number or title
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SSA’s Medicare Tools
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Regulations.gov
Source for U.S. Government Regulations from nearly 300 Federal agencies, including CMS
You can use the website to• Review and submit comments on Proposed Rules• Read Final Rules • View Regulatory Agendas that list regulations each
agency plans to issue
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Regulations.gov Homepage
Congress enacts laws which CMS writes as
regulations
Do a quick search, or an advanced search
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Advanced Search Page
Use Advanced Search filters Enter keywords Select document
type Pick date range Choose agency
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eCFR.gov
The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a current version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)• Most up-to-date source for Medicare regulations
You can use the website to• Find regulations after Final Rules are put in place
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eCFR.gov 1
The eCFR is categorized by
agency and title
Medicare is Title 42
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eCFR.gov 2
Click on the links to browse the Medicare-
related chapters/parts
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eCFR.gov 3
Use the subpart titles to find the topic
you’re looking for
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Ways to Stay Connected
Join email listservs• Most websites provide a
link to sign up to get timely updates
Social Media
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Social Media
CMS has a Medicare presence on • You Tube - CMSHHSgov YouTube.com/CMSHHSGov• Twitter at Twitter.com/CMSGov Our ID: @CMSGov• Linkedin• facebook.com/Medicare.gov
CMS has a Marketplace presence on• facebook.com/HealthCare.gov • mobile.twitter.com/HealthCareGov • youtube.com/playlist?list
=PLaV7m2-zFKpgZDNCz7rZ3Xx7q2cDmpAm7
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CMS National Training Program (NTP)
To view all available NTP training materials, or to subscribe to our email list, visit
CMS.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Training/ CMSNationalTrainingProgram/index.html
For questions about training products email [email protected]
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