Manatt Health has created a new weekly webinar series that gives you clear, easy-to-understand answers to the complex issues surrounding healthcare reform eligibility. Join us for "A Practical Guide to Healthcare Reform: The ABCs of Eligibility under the ACA"—our free five-part educational program, presented every Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., ET, beginning March 5. You’ll get a simple map to lead you through the maze of rules and regulations that redefine individual eligibility, consumers’ decisions when selecting health insurance and, ultimately, the U.S. health coverage landscape. The series includes:

Affordable Care Act Primer
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Presenters: Patricia Boozang & Melinda Dutton
Examine how the ACA is transforming healthcare coverage. Learn how Medicaid and CHIP are changing—and how those changes fit within the broader context of healthcare reform, including the new Marketplaces, Advance Premium Tax Credits, Cost-Sharing Reductions, private insurance reforms and the shared responsibility payment.
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Medicaid 101
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Presenters: Kinda Serafi & Tanya Schwartz 
Understand the Medicaid eligibility and enrollment changes under the ACA. Review states’ decisions to expand Medicaid and their implications. Understand the new benefit requirements for adults covered as a result of the Medicaid expansion. Find out how Medicaid fits within the continuum of coverage opportunities available under the ACA.
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Advance Payments of Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Reductions: A Practical Guide
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Presenters: Michael Kolber & Alice Lam
Identify the financial and nonfinancial eligibility criteria for APTCs and CSRs. Gain insights into the options for using APTCs to purchase plans. Learn the two ways APTCs can be received. Take a detailed look at how the APTC is calculated. Get an in-depth view of the income measure (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) used to evaluate eligibility and calculate the size of APTCs and CSRs.
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Advance Payment of the Premium Tax Credit Reconciliation
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Presenters: Jocelyn Guyer & Michael Kolber
Understand what reconciliation is, how it works and how to calculate it through real-world examples. Discover effective strategies for minimizing APTC repayment, including accurately projecting household size and income, taking less tax credit in advance and promptly reporting household and income changes. Get a step-by-step guide to obtaining and reconciling APTCs.
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Qualified Health Plan Selection: The Keys to Choosing the Right Option
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Presenters: Melinda Dutton & Dori Glanz
Determine the factors to consider when selecting a Qualified Health Plan. Identify the key considerations to take into account beyond cost, including provider networks and formulary designs. Explore the interplay between premiums and cost-sharing across metal levels, as well as for catastrophic coverage. Walk through specific, real-life examples that demonstrate the implications of premium and cost-sharing options for consumers, depending on their ages, incomes and health needs.
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