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CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic

February 5, 2021 By Karen Fletcher

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California Health Advocates joins many organizations across the nation in advocating for ongoing Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, and equitable relief for premium Medicare Part A and B during the pandemic. Older adults and people with disabilities are at high risk of infection, serious illness, and even death from COVID-19, and if … [Read more...] about CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic

Filed Under: COVID-19, Letters and Comments to Policymakers, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Basics, Prescription Drugs - Blog

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

January 15, 2021 By Karen Fletcher

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

Filed Under: COVID-19, Fraud & Abuse, Medicare Basics

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Ends Monday, Dec 7th

December 2, 2020 By Karen Fletcher

Medicare’s Open Enrollment is almost over! It ends on Monday December 7. Also referred to as the Annual Election Period (AEP), this is an important time to closely evaluate your current health coverage and whether it is still a good fit for 2021. If not, you can switch health plans, return to Original Medicare or join a health plan if you are already in Original … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Open Enrollment Ends Monday, Dec 7th

Filed Under: Medicare Basics

Getting People the Right Medicare Coverage

November 5, 2020 By Karen Fletcher

Your Support Makes a Difference! With Medicare's Open Enrollment having just one month to go, beneficiaries are faced with many choices. Whether to stay in Original Medicare or join a Medicare Advantage plan? Whether to switch MA plans, or to return to Original Medicare and buy a supplement plan? The options can be overwhelming and confusing. We at California Health … [Read more...] about Getting People the Right Medicare Coverage

Filed Under: Fraud & Abuse, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Basics, Professionals

Your Vote Matters ~ Resources to Ensure Older Adults & People with Disabilities Can Vote

October 22, 2020 By Karen Fletcher

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With a critical election coming up on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, it's important that each person has the opportunity to vote and that each vote is counted. The COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires can create potential legal and logistical barriers for people getting their votes cast. Below is a helpful list of resources put together by our partners, Justice in Aging that can help … [Read more...] about Your Vote Matters ~ Resources to Ensure Older Adults & People with Disabilities Can Vote

Filed Under: COVID-19, Medicare & Disabilities, Medicare Basics, Professionals, Resources

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