November is American Diabetes Month

Twenty-five percent of Americans 65 and older have type 2 diabetes, and almost half have pre-diabetes. Research studies have found that moderate weight loss and exercise can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes among adults at high-risk of diabetes. Find out more about the risk factors for type 2 diabetes, what it means to have prediabetes, and what you can do to prevent or delay diabetes. cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/prevention.html Medicare Part B covers screenings to check for diabetes. For more information, visit medicare.gov/coverage/diabetes-screenings.html. Monthly Partner Update Webinar November 1, 2016                  2:30 – 3:30 ET This webinar will feature presentations on Dialysis Facility Compare enhancements and the Social Security Number Removal Initiative (SSNRI). Registration is required to attend. Go to meetings-cms.webex.com/meetings-cms/k2/j.php?MTID=t9492899f8951939404979852406a6c4c and register.  Upon registration, you will receive an email from “messenger@webex.com” with the dial in information and webinar link. Follow the instructions in the email to attend. Learning Series Webinar Topic: Life of a Claim November 10, 2016                1:00 – 2:30 pm ET To join the webinar visit goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1124341 Health Insurance Marketplace Webinars Information for Immigrants Webinar November 9, 2016      2:00 – 3:00 pm ET This webinar will provide information about Health Insurance Marketplaces and eligibility based on immigration status. Topics will include Marketplace eligibility and enrollment, eligible immigration statuses and documentation, financial help and resources. To join the webinar, visit goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1110444. Marketplace Exemptions Webinar November 30, 2016    2:00 – 3:00 pm ET This webinar will provide an overview of Health Insurance Marketplace exemptions. Topics will include eligibility for exemptions, the filing process for exemptions, review of the Healthcare.gov exemptions screening tool and resources. To join the webinar, visit goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1110445. Newly Posted Training Materials 2016 Medicare Getting Started Training Presentation and Workbook (Spanish) Understanding Medicare Training Presentation and Workbook (Spanish) Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder Doors to Insurance Product Ordering Job Aids 1-800 Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation Medicare Open Enrollment for 2017 Coverage Medicare OEP Fraud Prevention Campaign PDF New / Updated CMS Publications Have you done your Yearly Medicare Enrollment Review? Quick Facts about Medicare Plans and Protecting Your Personal Information Understanding Medicare Enrollment Periods Things to think about when you compare Medicare drug coverage