Medical Assistance Eligibility and the Minnesota Long-Term Care Partnership Program

Overview

As the population ages, the need for long-term care grows, with over half of individuals requiring it in their lifetimes. This course provides a comprehensive study of long-term care and insurance, meeting Minnesota’s 8-hour training requirement for licensed producers. It covers long-term care services, insurance products, government health care options, partnership programs, alternative funding, and ethical issues, concluding with Minnesota’s Medical Assistance and LTC partnership programs.

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Objectives

  • Outline and define the purpose, function, and application of long-term care insurance
  • Explain the types of LTC providers and the services they offer
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the options and limitations of Medicare and Medicaid for paying for long-term care
  • Identify the provisions and features found in long-term care insurance policies
  • Explain the fundamentals of LTC partnership programs and the requirements for LTCI policies that are sold with these programs
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics and suitability issues that surround the sale of LTC insurance
  • Describe the basics of Minnesota's Medicaid (MA) and LTC Partnership programs

Designed For:

Life and health insurance producers and finance professionals




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.