Not sure what to do with your vaccine card? Or where to keep it? Well, our California Senior Medicare Patrol has just the thing for you. We have new vaccine holders. And they're decorated with our California SMP logo and number so you always know where to call if you have some suspected Medicare fraud to report (1-855-613-7080). If you, a loved one, or one or more of your … [Read more...] about Vaccine Card Holders Available from SMP
Tell Congress to Say Yes to Medicare Improvements ~ Now is the Time!
In mid August, the Senate passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, followed by a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint reconciliation bill passed on party-lines that would make it possible to expand education, child care, climate change initiatives and health care, including many key improvements to Medicare. While the road ahead to passage could be arduous, if the House … [Read more...] about Tell Congress to Say Yes to Medicare Improvements ~ Now is the Time!
Final California Budget Makes Historic Investments for Older Adults
In July, Governor Newsom and the Legislature passed as historic budget that invests in all walks of life for Californians. For older adults, this budget is great news; it addresses all 5 goals of the Master Plan for Aging and reverses some long-standing cuts from the Great Recession. Some of the highlights include a phased-in reversal of the Supplemental Security Income … [Read more...] about Final California Budget Makes Historic Investments for Older Adults
CalPERS Update: 2021 Premium Increases & Class Action Settlement Are Not Related
By Bonnie Burns, Consultant to California Health Advocates People who own a CalPERS long-term care insurance policy have received notices with options to reduce the impact of the current premium increase of 52%. At the same time, policyholders are also learning about a preliminary settlement in a class action law suit against the CalPERS long-term care program. These are … [Read more...] about CalPERS Update: 2021 Premium Increases & Class Action Settlement Are Not Related
Hospice Fraud ~ New Legislation to Make a Difference
California is leading the nation in serious complaints of hospice fraud, according to a recent Office of Inspector General report. This mirrors our on-the-ground experience at our California Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) as it currently is the number 2 type of Medicare fraud cases reported. This is unfortunate for many reasons. One reason is that hospice is an important … [Read more...] about Hospice Fraud ~ New Legislation to Make a Difference
