Got Hospice Questions? Learn What it is & What It’s Not
We recently had an informative webinar on Medicare’s hospice coverage and what it is and is not. Below are a some highlights meant to wet your appetite to learn more…
California Simplifies Medicare Enrollment for Low-Income Adults: Governor Signs SB 311 for Part A Buy-In
In October, Governor Newsom signed SB 311 (Eggman), legislation which will simplify Medicare enrollment for low-income adults and make California a Part A Buy-In State. Becoming a “Part A Buy-In…
New Medicare Benefits & Changes Starting Jan 1, 2024
2024 will bring some positive changes and expanded Medicare benefits. Below is a summary of some of these changes with references for more information. You can also view your 2024…
Medicare’s Open Enrollment is in Full Swing ~ Review Your Coverage Options for 2024
Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment, officially known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is in full swing! It runs from October 15 – December 7, and is the time you can change…
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Is Almost Here (Oct 15 – Dec 7): Tips to Prepare
Believe it or not, it’s almost that time of year again. Medicare’s Open Enrollment (also known as the Annual Election Period) is just around the corner and it’s time to…
Free COVID-19 Tests Available to All U.S. Households
The federal government is again offering free Covid-19 tests to Americans, providing a fifth round of free tests to meet the need as COVID-19 cases are rising and we’re entering…
Survey Shows seniors find Medicare plan marketing confusing, overwhelming & Misleading
With Medicare’s Open Enrollment just around the corner (Oct 15 – Dec 7), beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers across the country are bracing for the annual onslaught of advertisements, marketing…
Medi-Cal Termination? You May Qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period
As the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous eligibility requirements that were put in place during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) continues, older adults who have lost their Medicaid (Medi-Cal…
Have You been Contacted for the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey? Verify Your Participation & Prevent Fraud
Usually we tell people that Medicare will neither call you nor show up at your door. If either of these things happen, it’s a red flag for fraud. Yet, just…
Master Plan for aging IMPACT report Highlights Year 2 Successes & Year 3 Goals
After two years of significant collaboration and action, much progress has been made towards fulfilling the five bold goals of California’s Master Plan on Aging (MPA). These goals are: This…
