By Bonnie Burns, Training & Policy Specialist A public announcement of a second settlement is pending in the class action lawsuit against CalPERS long-term care insurance program. There will be a hearing on a motion for preliminary approval of a settlement conference on March 10th at 1:30 PM in Department 10 at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA … [Read more...] about CalPERS Update #11: CalPERS to Offer 2nd Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit
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Understanding New Rules Regarding Insulin Costs & Rights to Switch Plans
One of the many good provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the cap on out-of-pocket costs for all insulin drugs. The IRA limits out-of-pocket costs to no more than $35 per 30-day insulin prescription under all Medicare drug prescription plans. Plans also cannot charge a deductible for insulin. This means that a 60-day supply would be no more than $70, … [Read more...] about Understanding New Rules Regarding Insulin Costs & Rights to Switch Plans
Hospice Fraud Highlighted in New Yorker Magazine
Article Examines Hospice Fraud & How a Good Idea Became Plagued by Exploitation Medicare hospice is now a 22 billion dollar industry rampant with fraud and abuse. In California, hospice fraud has been one of our top types of fraud for several years, with the number of cases increasing each year. This 27-page New Yorker article provides a deep dive into this disturbing … [Read more...] about Hospice Fraud Highlighted in New Yorker Magazine
PACT Act Brings Largest VA Health Care & Benefit Expansion in History
If you or someone you love receives Veterans benefits, s/he may have their health care and/or benefits increased due to the recent PACT Act. This Act, perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history, is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The full name of the law … [Read more...] about PACT Act Brings Largest VA Health Care & Benefit Expansion in History
Cheaper Hearing Aids Now Available OTC Without a Prescription
Did you hear the good news? Under the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) final rule announced last month, adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can now buy hearing aids at a store or online without a prescription, exam, or audiologist fitting. This change is thanks to President Biden's push to lower the cost of hearing aids and expand access via his Executive Order on … [Read more...] about Cheaper Hearing Aids Now Available OTC Without a Prescription
