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 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 grant for seniors … [Read more...] about Golden State Grant Provides Relief for Seniors & People with Disabilities on SSI
All Three Rounds of Economic Impact Payments Are Not Counted as Income for SSI Recipients
By early April, all eligible people should have received their third economic impact payment (EIP) from the IRS given as extra financial support during the COVID pandemic. For those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it's important to know that the Social Security Administration will not count any of the EIPs as income, and the payments are excluded from resources … [Read more...] about All Three Rounds of Economic Impact Payments Are Not Counted as Income for SSI Recipients
Are You New to Medicare? Join the Medicare Virtual Fair
Are you new to Medicare, or will be eligible soon? Looking for information to understand how Medicare works, the parts of Medicare and your options for coverage? If so, one good way is by contacting your local Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). HICAP is California's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and provides free, individual and … [Read more...] about Are You New to Medicare? Join the Medicare Virtual Fair
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Available
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
CHA Supports Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Limit for Programs Serving Seniors & People with Disabilities
California health advocates submitted a letter of support for AB 470 (Carrillo) which would eliminate the asset limit for Medi-Cal programs serving seniors and persons with disabilities, who are most at risk of COVID-19. Increased access to Medi-Cal and health care services allows people to maintain financial stability while ensuring access to affordable health care, which is … [Read more...] about CHA Supports Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Limit for Programs Serving Seniors & People with Disabilities
