APRIL 2024 E-NEWSLETTER

The Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition (MMHWC) is hosting a free webinar titled, “New Medicare Advantage Plan Engagement Opportunities for Counselors and MFTs” on April 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. PT.

Join the Coalition’s expert presenters as they explain the missions of Medicare Advantage (MA) health plans and the roles they play in addressing the needs of Medicare beneficiaries with mental health conditions. The Coalition’s guests will also describe the administrative processes for counselors and MFTs to interface with MA health plans regarding enrollment in insurance panels and provider networks, as well as credentialing and licensure issues.

One hour of continuing education credit is available for attendance of the live event.

After this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the roles that MA plans play.
• Identify mental health benefits that Medicare beneficiaries receive through these service systems and how providers in these settings currently receive reimbursement.
• Describe how practitioners enroll in MA insurance panels and networks and the benefits of doing so.
• Identify processes for individual counselors and MFTs to interface with MA plans.
• Identify next steps in the implementation of Medicare Part B coverage of MFTs and counselors and roles practitioners can play in addressing the needs of older adults served by MA plans.

Register for this webinar today!

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