Medicare is complicated and it's not always easy to know if a service or item you need is covered. Below are four main points, outlined in Medicare Rights Center's and SMP's July Medicare Minute article, to help troubleshoot any potential Medicare coverage problems. Point 1: Learn Medicare coverage rules. You do not need to know all of Medicare’s coverage rules, but … [Read more...] about Got Medicare Coverage Problems? Let’s Troubleshoot
CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic
California Health Advocates joins many organizations across the nation in advocating for ongoing Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, and equitable relief for premium Medicare Part A and B during the pandemic. Older adults and people with disabilities are at high risk of infection, serious illness, and even death from COVID-19, and if … [Read more...] about CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic
Your Protections to Access Care During COVID-19
Living in a time of a public health emergency, the current COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to know your extra Medicare protections to access health care when you need it. Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans have certain guidelines they must follow to ensure your access to care. Below is a summary of the important points to know, quoted from the SHIP Technical … [Read more...] about Your Protections to Access Care During COVID-19
Getting People the Right Medicare Coverage
Your Support Makes a Difference! With Medicare's Open Enrollment having just one month to go, beneficiaries are faced with many choices. Whether to stay in Original Medicare or join a Medicare Advantage plan? Whether to switch MA plans, or to return to Original Medicare and buy a supplement plan? The options can be overwhelming and confusing. We at California Health … [Read more...] about Getting People the Right Medicare Coverage
Medicare’s Open Enrollment is Happening Now ~ Review Your Options for 2021
Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment, officially known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is happening now. It runs from October 15 – December 7, and is the time beneficiaries can change their Medicare health plan and Part D coverage and/or return to Original Medicare. Coverage changes become effective January 1, 2021. It's an important time to review your coverage, and any … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Open Enrollment is Happening Now ~ Review Your Options for 2021
