Description
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to Medicare, Medicaid, and the States Children Health Insurance Program (which is closely related to Medicaid). Areas covered include costs and financing of the programs, eligibility, enrollment, program administration, and benefits – with a focus on drug benefits. Relationships between state and federal agencies will be explored. Recent proposals and prospects for fundamental program reform will be covered as well.
Tuition: $2,250
Credits: 3
*Please note that this syllabus is subject to change. Use the updated syllabus in Canvas as the official course syllabus.