In our topical June BEC/MIPPA technical assistance call, we will hear from a Capacity Building expert and a featured Benefits Enrollment Center on best practices for creating sustainability within an organization.  Areas covered will include funding and financial success as well as staff recruitment and retention.

In this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Achieve a better understanding of how to become a more sustainable organization.
2. Learn strategies to increase funding and financial success.
3. Identify ways to recruit and retain staff.

Rosalind Newsholme, Program Associate, Center for Economic Well-Being

Ann McCreedy, CEO

Deborah Schaus, Chief Executive Officer

Kayla Little, Program Associate, Center for Economic Well-Being

Jennifer Teague, Director, Health Coverage and Benefits

Andy Stamp, Senior Specialist, CBA (Center for Benefits Access) Projects and Data Management

In our topical August BEC/MIPPA technical assistance call, we will hear from a SOGI expert and a featured Benefits Enrollment Center to demonstrate the importance of data and personal narratives when working to procure funding, conduct advocacy work, and more. 

In this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Achieve a better understanding of the use and importance of SOGI data. 

2. Learn strategies for client data and story collection. 

3. Explore potential uses for client success stories. 

Jessalyn Cali, Program Associate, Center for Economic Well-Being

Matthew Hubbard, Policy Analyst

Sherrill Wayland, Senior Director of Special Initiatives and Partnerships

Kevin Kiprovski, Director, Public Policy

September 2024 TA Call

October 2024 TA Call

Emily Whicheloe, Director, Education

December 2024 TA Call

BEC & MIPPA Leads TA Call: Medicare Rights Center - What's New in 2025?

Shea Corti, Senior Education Associate

Emily Whicheloe, Director, Education

Ryan Ramsey, Associate Director, Health Coverage & Benefits

Update: This event has been cancelled. How can MIPPA Leads and BECs better serve hard-to-reach populations to ensure they are providing equitable assistance across their regions/states? These innovations include home visits in rural areas, partnerships with HUD housing and low-income housing properties, partnerships with food banks, and partnerships with tax assistance programs this time of year.

Rosalind Newsholme, Program Associate, Center for Economic Well-Being

Debra Wood, Director of Programs and Policy

Nanci Paz, Patient Navigator Supervisor

Sandra Valdez, Patient Navigator Lead

Rachel Sheldon, Patient Navigator Supervisor

Update: This event has been cancelled. NCOA's national campaign unites aging and disability service providers under a common charge to: Educate low-income Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers about the benefits available to improve their health and economic security and Connect individuals to online (BenefitsCheckUp®) and community resources

Discuss Disaster Planning and all resources outlined on NCOAs site and resources available to the public.

Ryan Ramsey, Associate Director, Health Coverage & Benefits

Discuss importance of recruiting and using volunteers to serve more people throughout your state/region and strategies that aim to keep volunteers interested and involved with an organization throughout their relationship.

Join us for an informative session focused on the vital partnership between the Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC), Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) and Title VI programs. This collaborative effort aims to enhance outreach and support for all communities, ensuring that individuals have access to benefits and resources. Participants will share best practices and explore ways to work with Title VI grantees to maximize impact. Together, we can empower our communities and improve health outcomes for all.

Sara Vogler, Program Manager, Office for American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs

Paul Ostbloom,