COVID-19 vaccines are now available to all California residents aged 65 or older, according to a major expansion of California’s guidelines announced by Governor Newsom's administration on Wednesday 1/13/21. The government is currently setting up a notification system that will tell you when you become eligible to get your shot. While awaiting notification, below are some … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
Learn What’s in the Recent COVID Relief Package
On December 27, 2020, Congress passed a $900 billion COVID relief package, entitled, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. It was passed a part of the larger $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill for the government's 2021 budget which includes increased funding for many programs older adults rely on. While this COVID relief package is the 4th of its … [Read more...] about Learn What’s in the Recent COVID Relief Package
No Cuts to Medicaid ~ Submit Your Comments to HHS
Below is an alert posted by our partners, Justice in Aging about possible devastating cuts to Medicaid. Comments are due January 4, 2021. This proposed rule change would mean that California could eliminate or cut ‘optional’ Medicaid benefits like Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) as … [Read more...] about No Cuts to Medicaid ~ Submit Your Comments to HHS
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're required to follow to ensure beneficiary access to care. Below is a summary of the important points to know, quoted from the … [Read more...] about Your Protections to Access Care During COVID-19
Beware of COVID Texting Scam from IRS
The Internal Revenue Service recently warned of a new COVID-related texting scam where scammers trick people into giving their bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment. The scam text message states: "You have received a direct deposit of $1,200 from COVID-19 TREAS FUND. Further action is required to accept this payment into your … [Read more...] about Beware of COVID Texting Scam from IRS
