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Medicare Covers RSV Vaccine
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Autumn brings many great things, such as crisp, cool nights, falling apples, pumpkin harvests and turning leaves. It also brings the beginning of cold and flu season. One way to help prevent sickness and stay healthy is to make sure you’re up-to-date with your vaccines, especially the flu shot and any COVID-19 boosters, which are […]
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First 10 drugs selected for Medicare’s Drug Price negotiation program
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Last summer, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) into law. This law makes many improvements to Medicare by expanding benefits, lowering drug costs, and improving the sustainability of the Medicare program for generations to come. The law provides meaningful financial relief for millions of people with Medicare by improving access […]
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CDI Warns of False & Misleading Long-Term Care insurance Marketing tactics
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The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has received several complaints regarding misleading marketing and communications by some long-term care insurers and agents in connection with the work of the California Long-Term Care Insurance Task Force (Task Force) and recently issued an alert. These misleading communications falsely assert that a new payroll tax will be imposed […]
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Welcome Reina Alvarado – New Case Intake Analyst Joins CHA/SMP Team
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We recently hired our second newest staff member to join our CHA SMP team. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Reina Alvarado! Reina is the second of two new Case Intake Analysts hired, working closely with Rose Morales who joined us in July. Bilingual in Spanish, Reina brings over 17 years of experience in the healthcare field, particularly in […]
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Medi-Cal Termination? You May Qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period
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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 in California) may be confused as to what their options are. Should they enroll in Medicare? If so, how? If they’re eligible for Medicare, the […]
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Watch Out for “skimming” & Credit Union imposter scams
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Have you heard about “skimming” or credit union imposter scams? One of our Senior Medicare Patrol partners, Sherry McCoy with Stop Senior Scams Acting Program shares a story of a friend’s recent experience with both! She defines both scams and tells the story as a way to help you protect yourself and your loved ones. […]
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