Class Format : Virtual
Due to high demand, this class is being offered in a virtual format over 3 sessions. Attendance at all three sessions is required to receive credit. Sessions will be held on:
- April 7th from 9:30am-12:30pm
- April 8th from 9:30am-12:30pm
- April 9th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Attendance at all three sessions is required to receive credit.
Course Description
This program will provide basic training in health insurance basics, Medicare/Medicaid & Medicaid Expansion, and SSI/SSDI/SOAR programs. This program provides a basic overview of TANF, SNAP, and similar social welfare programs, housing services including HOPWA and other programs, and an overview of VAMAP (Formerly ADAP)
This program is designed for eligibility specialists, medical and non-medical case managers, housing case managers, CHARLI case managers, patient navigators, community health workers, nurses, and support staff who assist clients in navigating social welfare programs. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Correctly identify clients who may be eligible for Medicaid in Virginia and ways to enroll clients
- Define TANF, SNAP, WIC, and other programs
- Explain differences in eligibility and enrollment processes for housing programs
- Define eligibility criteria and application procedure for the four VAMAP programs available in Virginia
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Explain the differences between SSI & SSDI
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Identify what type of clients are appropriate for the SOAR program and where to find additional services for SOAR
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Correctly name the various parts of Medicare, what's covered by each type, enrollment processes, and guidelines, as well as resources for helping to pay for Medicare.
Speakers:
Insurance Basics - Rob Rodney, MSW | VCU School of Medicine
Medicare - Chelsea Johnson | VICAP / The SPAN Center
Medicaid - Irma Blackwell, MPA | Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Disability / SSI / SSDI - Mackenzie Eckenrode, MS | Social Security Administration
TANF - Monique Majeus | Virginia Department of Social Services
SNAP - Monica Moore | Virginia Department of Social Services
VA MAP (Virginia's ADAP Program) - VA MAP Team | Virginia Department of Health
Housing | HOPWA and Ryan White Housing Program Representative
Program Contact: For questions about this program, please email Emily.Cadden@vcuhealth.org
