Understanding Medicare Basics with edits by Illinois SHIP

1. Understanding Medicare Basics with edits by Illinois SHIP Module 1B Module 1B Understanding Medicare, explains the basics of the Medicare program. This training module was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children�s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The information in this module was correct as of June 2010. To check for updates on health care reform, visit www.healthreform.gov. To check for an updated version of this training module, please visit www.cms.gov/NationalMedicareTrainingProgram/TL/list.asp This set of National Medicare Training Program materials is not a legal document. The official Medicare program provisions are contained in the relevant laws, regulations, and rulings.Module 1B Understanding Medicare, explains the basics of the Medicare program. This training module was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children�s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The information in this module was correct as of June 2010. To check for updates on health care reform, visit www.healthreform.gov. To check for an updated version of this training module, please visit www.cms.gov/NationalMedicareTrainingProgram/TL/list.asp This set of National Medicare Training Program materials is not a legal document. The official Medicare program provisions are contained in the relevant laws, regulations, and rulings.

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