Social isolation is something many elders struggle with, and the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly magnified this issue. Such isolation is dangerous for our health and wellbeing, and in fact, studies show that prolonged isolation is as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and is more harmful than obesity. For Native elders, where the pandemic has hit even harder … [Read more...] about Socially Connected Elders Live Longer ~ Share the #ConnectedIndigenousElder Campaign
Good News on Recent Change for SSI Recipients & Applicants
Did you know that the Social Security Administration (SSA) recently changed their rules about how pandemic-related financial assistance can affect a person's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or monthly SSI benefit amount? If not, this is some good news. Previously, SSA had been counting many types of assistance as income and resources for SSI purposes, … [Read more...] about Good News on Recent Change for SSI Recipients & Applicants
Do You or Someone You Know Need Internet Access? Emergency Broadband Benefit May Help
Have you heard of the new Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)? It is a temporary Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help eligible families and households who are struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides discounts on services and devices, and will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual … [Read more...] about Do You or Someone You Know Need Internet Access? Emergency Broadband Benefit May Help
Payments Increased for At-Home COVID Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries
In an effort to increase vaccinations nationwide, the Biden Administration recently increased the payments for at-home COVID-19 vaccinations for Medicare beneficiaries who have difficulty leaving their homes or are otherwise hard to reach. This move is part of the Administration's continuing efforts to help as many people get vaccinated as possible. While many Medicare … [Read more...] about Payments Increased for At-Home COVID Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries
Golden State Grant Provides Relief for Seniors & People with Disabilities on SSI
Have you heard of the Golden State Grant? This is the most recent COVID-19 relief bill passed in California. It provides a one-time $600 state supplementary payment (SSP) grant to SSI seniors and people with disabilities. This payment is to help meet the high costs that over 1.1 million SSI recipients are struggling to pay during the pandemic. It also provides a one-time $600 … [Read more...] about Golden State Grant Provides Relief for Seniors & People with Disabilities on SSI
