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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

#GivingTuesday ~ A Global Day to Give & Spread Goodness!

October 27, 2020 By Karen Fletcher

How do you feel when surprising a friend with a beautiful bouquet of flowers? Or when posting a sweet note for your partner on the mirror? Or unexpectedly surprising your child with their favorite treat? Or calling a neighbor to offer getting groceries or a friendly conversation during the pandemic? All these actions have some things in common. They are acts of kindness, … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday ~ A Global Day to Give & Spread Goodness!

Filed Under: CHA News, News, Professionals

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

October 22, 2020 By Karen Fletcher

chalk with heart, your vote matters

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

Problems with Medicare Plan Finder Giving Inaccurate Information

October 22, 2020 By Karen Fletcher

Shocked mature woman feeling stressed reading unbelievable online news

Medicare beneficiaries across the country are in the midst of navigating their health care coverage options for 2021. Medicare's annual Open Enrollment, which is from Oct 15 - Dec 7, is in full swing, and is the main time each year that beneficiaries can return to Original Medicare or change their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D drug coverage for the upcoming year. To do this, … [Read more...] about Problems with Medicare Plan Finder Giving Inaccurate Information

Filed Under: Medicare Basics, Prescription Drugs, Prescription Drugs - Blog, Professionals

Medicare’s Open Enrollment is Happening Now ~ Review Your Options for 2021

October 20, 2020 By Karen Fletcher

Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment, officially known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is happening now. It runs from October 15 – December 7, and is the time beneficiaries can change their Medicare health plan and Part D coverage and/or return to Original Medicare. Coverage changes become effective January 1, 2021. It's an important time to review your coverage, and any … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Open Enrollment is Happening Now ~ Review Your Options for 2021

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Basics, Prescription Drugs - Blog, Professionals

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