The Medicare and Medicaid programs are very different and often confused, and in this course, you will learn what they are, why they were established, who they serve, and how they work.

Learning Objectives 

• Understand Medicare’s background, history, and its significance.
• Identify the different parts of Medicare and their respective coverages.
• Explore the importance and benefits of Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap).
• Differentiate between Medicare Advantage plans and Original Medicare.
• Identify the various types of Medicare Advantage plans.
• Understand the eligibility criteria for Medicare.
• Recognize the different Medicare enrollment periods.
• Compare and contrast Medicare and Medicaid in terms of populations served and funding.
• Familiarize yourself with Medicaid eligibility requirements.

The Introduction to Employee Benefits Series is seven-part series of courses designed for risk and insurance professionals and brings the world of employee benefits to your fingertips. When taken as a whole, this comprehensive series provides insight into the history and evolution of employee benefits, health insurance fundamentals, legislation, common policy exclusions, and quoting. Each course is online and self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience and own pace.

Series Courses: 

• History and Evolution of Employee Benefits
• Group Health Insurance Fundamentals
• Health Insurance Legislation, Common Policy Exclusions, and Quoting
• The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Working with Group Insurance Contracts, Insurance Companies, and Employees
• Group Disability Income Insurance

Learn about the different types of health insurance and how they work

The Introduction to Health Insurance course provides a basic insight into the world of health insurance.  This self-paced course serves as a resources to help the learner understand individual and group health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other important concepts.  A final exam, review quiz, and summary of learning objectives are also included in this course to ensure understanding of the content. 

Topics Include: 

• Overview of Health Insurance

• Key Health Insurance Terms

• Cost-Containment Strategies

• Reforms and Provisions of the ACA

• Group Health Plans

• Mediare & Medicaid 

CE credit is available in selected states: TX, AR, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, MI, NE, NJ, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, UT, WA, and WI

Learn What Insurance Is and How It Works 

The Introduction to Insurance course provides basic insurance knowledge and serves as a resource that sets new hires or anyone new to insurance up for success. This self-paced course delivers information about what insurance is, its purpose, the function of contracts and companies, and how the industry is regulated. A final exam, review quiz, and summary of learning objectives are also included in this course to ensure understanding of the content.  

Topics Include: 

• The Purpose of Insurance 
• Insurance Contracts 
• The Insurance Company 
• Industry Regulation 

CE credit is available in selected states: TX, AR, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MI, NE, NJ, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, UT, WA, and WI

Learn About the Different Types of Personal Lines Insurance Policies 

The Introduction to Personal Lines course lays out the primary purpose and structure of various personal lines insurance policies. This self-paced course establishes the foundation for understanding personal lines coverage, including homeowners, auto, and other policies. A final exam, review quiz, and summary of learning objectives are also included in this course to ensure understanding of the content.  

Topics Include: 

• What Do Policies Look Like 
• What Determines Insurance Premium 
• Dwelling and Homeowners Insurance 
• Personal Auto Insurance 
• Other Personal Insurance Options 

CE credit is available in selected states: TX, AR, AZ, CA, DE, FL, Ga, IL, IN, KS, MA, MN, MI, NE, NJ, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, UT, WA, and WI