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#KeepFamiliesTogether ~ Submit Your Comments Opposing New Proposed Rule Detrimental to Immigrant Families, Elders & Children
By Karen Fletcher on June 6, 2019
Earlier in May, the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new rule that would force 25,000...
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New Fraud Alert in 9 Languages ~ Beware of Genetic Testing Scams
By Karen Fletcher on May 23, 2019
Reports of genetic testing scams continue to increase and are currently our top reported scam in California. Because of...
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CalFresh Benefits Available to Seniors & People with Disabilities on SSI as of June 1
By Karen Fletcher on May 16, 2019
Starting June 1, 2019, older adults and people with disabilities who receive Supplement Security Income (SSI)/State Supplementary Payment (SSP)...
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Social Security is Here for the Long Haul ~ Don’t Believe the Myths
By Karen Fletcher on April 25, 2019
With news headlines expounding on the doom of Social Security and Medicare, many people believe that Social Security will...
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Let’s Celebrate Older Americans Month in May ~ Connect, Create, Contribute
By Karen Fletcher on April 23, 2019
Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact throughout California. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators,...
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Do You Work with Older Immigrants? Learn How They Can Qualify for Medicare
By Karen Fletcher on April 17, 2019
Medicare, the federal health care program for people 65 and older and those younger than 65 with a disability,...
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REAL ID Requirements & What It Means for Older Adults
By Karen Fletcher on March 18, 2019
The REAL ID has generated real confusion, particularly around the timing of compliance and what it means for older...
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Medicare at 50 Act Would Provide Medicare Opt-In for People Age 50-64
By Karen Fletcher on March 6, 2019
Today the U.S. GPO posted the text of S. 470, the “Medicare at 50 Act” introduced on February 13,...
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Keep Medigap Plans Standardized ~ Support SB 407
By Karen Fletcher on February 28, 2019
Approximately 11 million Medicare beneficiaries have Medicare Supplement insurance, better known as Medigap. Medigap pays some or all of...
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HICAP Seeks Volunteers to Help with Medicare Questions
By Karen Fletcher on February 14, 2019
Are you retired and looking for a meaningful volunteer experience? The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) may be perfect...
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