Medicare: An Introduction

Course overview

The rising costs of healthcare and individuals living longer present a continuing question that most people have: How do we pay for our healthcare needs? The Medicare program provides different plans for individuals who meet certain qualifications to assist with the financial burden of healthcare costs. This course discusses the different plans that Medicare has to offer. It also discusses who qualifies to receive the different Medicare benefits. Having a thorough understanding of the Medicare program results in a higher quality of care for beneficiaries of the Medicare program. The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in skilled nursing facilities about the Medicare program.