Hospital coverage and inpatient hospital care are crucial for the recovery of many acute illnesses and injuries. Yet a common misconception among patients is that they will remain in the hospital until they feel "well enough" to go home. Instead, hospitals only keep patients for as long as a high intensity of medical care is needed. Most of a patient's recovery actually happens … [Read more...] about Hospital Discharge Planning is Key to Recovery
Does Your Health Insurance Invest in Fossil Fuels or Green Energy?
Does your insurance company invest in fossil fuels or green energy? Now you can find out and can align your health insurance in a way that not only helps you, but also helps keep our planet a livable place for you, your family and future generations. Our California Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara just issued a new report and web page this week detailing insurance … [Read more...] about Does Your Health Insurance Invest in Fossil Fuels or Green Energy?
Beneficiaries Have a New Way to Get Medicare-Covered Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests
Did you hear the good news? The Biden-Harris Administration announced today 4/4/22 that all people with Medicare Part B now have access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost. People with Medicare can get up to eight tests per calendar month from participating pharmacies and health care providers for the duration of the … [Read more...] about Beneficiaries Have a New Way to Get Medicare-Covered Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests
Call for Indigenous Peoples to Share Their Story
Our partners at the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) have put out a call for Indigenous peoples to share their story. Each person has a powerful story to share. And NICOA is looking for American Indian and Alaska Native elders to speak about the experiences that have made them who they are today. Stories can be written or you can schedule a Zoom interview. NICOA … [Read more...] about Call for Indigenous Peoples to Share Their Story
Clarification on Military Service and Increased Social Security Benefits
A misleading letter, from an unknown source, is circulating online that mentions a $1,200 special Social Security earnings credit for people who served in the military. We're helping the Social Security Administration (SSA) make sure that veterans with active and inactive service have the appropriate information that they need and do not take unnecessary action. Here are the … [Read more...] about Clarification on Military Service and Increased Social Security Benefits
