Since 1998 ERI has been training staff from 24 agencies located throughout Wisconsin, as well as from ones in Illinois, Michigan, and Alaska, to become expert Benefits Specialists and Employment Consultants.
WDBN Benefit Specialist Initial Training 2008
The next WDBN Benefit Specialist Initial Training is scheduled for May 13 - 15, 20 - 22, and 28 - 29. The training will be at Employment Resources Inc. in Madison. REGISTER for this training.
For those of you who attended a recent WDBN Initial Training, don't forget that you can access training resources online. If you have any questions about the resources or forgot your login information, please contact Stephanie Drum (drum@eri-wi.org)
WDBN Quarterly Meeting
The next WDBN quarterly meeting is coming up on June 11, 2008. The meeting will be at the Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells.
| REGISTER ONLINE | Download an agenda: WORD version | PDF version.
Medicare Part D Update Webcast and Materials
If you did not get a chance to attend the recent Medicare Part D Update training at any of the statewide locations, the training is now available for viewing by webcast.
Medicare Part D is a federal program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. It was enacted as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) and went into effect on January 1, 2006. The training covers the basics of the program and includes information about what to expect in 2008.
Links to Webcast:
Please note the training was split into morning and afternoon sessions.
Materials:
The following materials were distributed at the training. Alternate formats of each handout are indicated.
- Medicare Part D Presentation: Powerpoint | PDF
- Low Cost Plans List 2008: WORD | PDF
- Medicaid Options For People With Disabilities: WORD | PDF
- 2008 Medicare Part D Plans: XLS | PDF
- Tips for Navigating Medicare.gov website: WORD | PDF
Customized Training
ERI can also customize Benefits Training to meet the service needs of a contracting agency. Since 1997 ERI has trained 75 Employment Specialists and over 125 Benefits Specialists.
Contact Stephanie Drum at 246-3444 x229 or drum@eri-wi.org