Last month Congress passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Some of the many significant pieces of this legislation are a plethora of Medicare prescription drug reforms and protections to shield people from high drug costs. This is great news, and the changes coming will help lower prescription drug costs for all people on Medicare, and especially older adults with … [Read more...] about Learn How the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Will Significantly Reduce Drug Costs
Medi-Cal Share of Cost Program’s Monthly Maintenance Need Level to Rise to 138% FPL in 2025
California's 2022-23 fiscal year budget includes spending over $300 billion, $100 billion of which is surplus funds. As summarized in Justice in Aging's budget analysis, the State is using this surplus to make strong investments in all five goal areas of California's Master Plan on Aging: Goal 1 - Housing for All Ages and Stages; Goal 2 - Health Reimagined; Goal 3 - Inclusion … [Read more...] about Medi-Cal Share of Cost Program’s Monthly Maintenance Need Level to Rise to 138% FPL in 2025
Free Medi-Cal is Available for Eligible Californians 50+
Did you know that as of May 1, 2022 all eligible adults in California, regardless of immigration status, can get free, full-scope Medi-Cal? This is great news! Medi-Cal covers preventive health care, annual check-ups, mental health care, prescription drugs and medical supplies, transportation, in-home personal assistance, dental and vision care, foot care, hearing aids, … [Read more...] about Free Medi-Cal is Available for Eligible Californians 50+
Need Help with Medicare Costs? Medicare Savings Programs May Help
The federal Medicare program provides essential health coverage for eligible people 65 years of age or older and those younger than 65 with a disability. It is a critical program that covers more than 64.2 million Americans. Yet, Medicare can be expensive, has out-of-pocket costs, and needs supplement coverage to help cover the gaps. It is not universal coverage. This challenge … [Read more...] about Need Help with Medicare Costs? Medicare Savings Programs May Help
Does Medi-Cal’s Asset Limit Increase Affect Other Aspects of Medi-Cal?
As of July 1, 2022, Medi-Cal's asset limit is increasing to $130,000/$195,000 per individual/couple, and $65,000 per additional family member. This is a significant and welcome increase from the current limits of $2,000/$3,000 per individual/couple. Medi-Cal's asset limits have not changed since 1989, so this is a huge victory finally coming to fruition. Yes! Let's celebrate! … [Read more...] about Does Medi-Cal’s Asset Limit Increase Affect Other Aspects of Medi-Cal?
