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More About Medicare: Home Health, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Hospice Care Benefits

Overview

Medicare, the largest health care provider for those 65 and older, covers hospice care, home health care, and short-term stays in skilled nursing facilities, but not long-term care. Strict requirements apply for these benefits. This course covers Medicare’s four parts (A, B, C, D) and details key benefits: short-term skilled nursing care, home health care, and hospice care, including eligibility, costs, and provided benefits.

Summary Details

Hours

2.0

Price

$12.95





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Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits provided by Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D
  • Describe the eligibility criteria to receive Medicare-covered skilled nursing facility care
  • Understand the eligibility requirements that must be met to receive Medicare-covered home health care
  • Describe the types of home health care services that Medicare will cover
  • Understand who is eligible to receive Medicare-covered hospice care
  • Describe how Medicare Advantage may differ in its approach from Original Medicare in providing health care benefits


Designed For:

Life and health insurance producers and finance professionals working with senior clients 

Repetition Rule: The Florida DOFS does not permit agents to repeat the same course within 2 years of the original completion date.

This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education.

Provider of Record: WebCE
Provider Number: 364621


Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.

Access Period: 12 months
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Self-Study
PDF Download: Not Available
Course Approval Number: 105715
Provider of Record: WebCE
Provider Number: 364621
Last Reviewed: January 2025
Study Level: Intermediate
Approved For: FL-215 Life, Health & Variable Annuity

Exam

Proctor: No
Passing Grade: 70
Questions: 15



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