Families around the country have suffered greatly in losing loved ones to COVID-19. FEMA, the government agency whose mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, recently announced its funeral assistance program to help ease some of the financial burdens and stress from the death of a family member(s) due to the virus. Under the Coronavirus Response and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Available
Be Mindful of Sharing Your COVID Vaccine Card
Remember to be be mindful of what you share on social media. Posting your COVID-19 vaccine card can provide pieces of key information that scammers can use to steal your identity or manufacture fake COVID-19 vaccine cards. Instead of posting your vaccine card, the HHS Office of Inspector General and Federal Trade Commission suggest you post pictures of your Band-Aid or the … [Read more...] about Be Mindful of Sharing Your COVID Vaccine Card
All California Residents Age 16+ Eligible for Vaccine as of 4/15 ~ How to Help You & Others Get Vaccinated
As of April 1, all Californians 50 or older are now eligible for vaccination. And, every Californian 16 and up will be eligible for vaccination on April 15, 2021. This is great news, as vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The State plans to equitably distribute a safe and effective vaccine to everyone in California who wants it. That … [Read more...] about All California Residents Age 16+ Eligible for Vaccine as of 4/15 ~ How to Help You & Others Get Vaccinated
Watch Out for COVID Survey Scams
We've been hearing about a new kind of COVID-19 scam....survey scams. Remember, if you come across a survey: Legitimate surveys won't offer money, gifts or any incentive to take them.Legitimate surveys won't have urgency such as, "You must take this survey in the next hour or it will expire."Check links by hovering over them. If they seem long and suspicious, don't click … [Read more...] about Watch Out for COVID Survey Scams
Have You Been Charged a “COVID Fee”? If So, Report It
Have you been charged a "COVID fee"? This is something some health care providers have started doing to help cover the costs of increased cleaning, sanitizing and the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet if you have Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal and/or Medicare, you are not allowed to be charged this "COVID fee" and should be … [Read more...] about Have You Been Charged a “COVID Fee”? If So, Report It
