HICAP of San Mateo County

Kung Hei Fat Choi! HICAP wishes you a happy Lunar New Year. Wishing you good health and prosperity!

HICAP of San Mateo County is hosting a series of webinars aimed at Medicare beneficiaries interested in learning about the following: Medigap Policies: What is Medigap Coverage? What Medigap plans are available?... Lean more about Medigap Enrollment Periods Medicare Advantage Plans: What is Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans)? What plans are available under Part C (HMO/PPO/SNP’s)? Learn more about MAPD Enrollment Periods Visit our website to register for an event! bit.ly/medigaps Once you click on the link, click on the event time you'd like to attend to register.

Join our presentation led by a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) Community Educator to learn more about how Medicare and Medi-Cal work together. Registration is required. You can register for a presentation by clicking on one of the dates here: http://bit.ly/medimedi2020

It's Here...Medicare Open Enrollment! - https://mailchi.mp/a8744a9/its-heremedicare-open-enrollment

Are you newly eligible for Medicare? Do you need assistance choosing a health plan that meets your medical needs and/or a prescription drug plan that covers all of your medications? Is your goal to reduce your monthly medical expenses?... If you have answered yes to one of the questions above, register for one of the New to Medicare presentations sponsored by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). HICAP of San Mateo County is partnering with the San Mateo County Libraries to host several webinars that will detail the basics of Medicare. A HICAP Community Educator will discuss the following: The 4-parts of Medicare: Part A (inpatient/hospital coverage) Part B (outpatient/medical coverage) Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) Part D (prescription drug coverage) Medicare Insurance Supplemental Policies (Medigap Plans) Medicare Enrollment Periods Registration is required. Click on the following link to register: https://smcl.org/blo/post/enrolling-in-2021-medicare-plans/

It's that time of year...Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct 15-Dec 7. Contact your local HICAP to speak to a certified counselor about your insurance options for 2021. San Mateo County HICAP is hosting several educational webinars on Medicare Open Enrollment. Check out our flyer for dates! Registration is required; click on the following link to register: https://tinyurl.com/MOEP2020

Livanta is a Medicare-contracted Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) that provides help, support and resources for Medicare beneficiaries. A Quality Improvement Organization can help the patient who needs to file an appeal regarding discharge, has complaints about the quality of care received, or needs an advocate to help obtain the services required following discharge. This webinar will discuss the many services and resources available at no charge to Medicare beneficiaries. Click on the link below to register for this webinar, hosted by Senior Medicare Patrol.

It's almost Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period! Contact your local HICAP of San Mateo County for free, unbiased Medicare counseling directly at 650-627-9350.

Self-Help for the Elderly is a non-profit organization that promotes independence, well-being, and dignity for older adults through culturally aligned services and programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. We serve over 40,000 older adults each year in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa counties. In the first 100 days of the Shelter in Place order, Self-Help for the Elderly delivered over 300,000 meals to seniors in the Bay Area so they can stay safe at home in this pandemic. With increased demand, we are incurring significant costs beyond normal operating budget. By joining this virtual event, you can help us raise critical funds for the organization.

California Health Advocates submitted the letter below in strong support of AB 683 (Carrillo) to increase the assets limits for Medi-Cal programs serving seniors and persons with disabilities. Click the link below to read the letter. https://cahealthadvocates.org/cha-supports-increased-asset/

Below is a letter California Health Advocates submitted in strong support of full funding for the nationwide State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) in 2021. SHIPs advise, educate, and empower individuals to avoid late enrollment penalties, navigate the increasingly complex Medicare program and help beneficiaries make choices among a vast array of options to best meet their needs and budget. SHIPs also assist individuals who are potentially eligible for certain low-...income cost saving options. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SHIPs have had to adapt their services to meet the needs of Medicare beneficiaries in novel ways, many of which involve new expenses and equipment for volunteer counselors and costly electronic services. We support full funding for this important resource for Medicare beneficiaries and their families and encourage an increase in funding to reflect the increased demand for services. Read the letter by clicking the link below. https://cahealthadvocates.org/support-our-ships-cha-advoca/ See more

HICAP of San Mateo wishes you a Happy Juneteenth!

Join the Alzheimer’s Association for a virtual and telephone panel discussion about the impact of race and culture on caregiver mental health, medical, spiritual and safety needs. June 12, 2020 12pm-1pm. Link to join even in flyer below!

On April 24, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a first-in-the-nation Great Plates Delivered program, a meal delivery service for California’s older adults. Great Plates Delivered has two purposes: 1. Help seniors and other adults at high risk from COVID-19 to stay home and stay healthy by delivering three nutritious meals a day, and ... 2. Provide essential economic stimulus to local businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.

New to Medicare and don’t know what your next step is? Call HICAP of San Mateo County for free, unbiased counseling from one of our certified counselors.

Looking for a way to lower your prescription drug costs? HICAP of San Mateo can help you find more affordable options to obtain your prescription drug medications. Contact HICAP to speak to one of our certified counselors.

CMS has announced new enrollment flexibilities related to the Coronavirus. We at HICAP understand the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and our counselors are still available for appointments to help you make informed decisions about your Medicare health insurance. To speak with one of our counselors, please call HICAP of San Mateo County at 650-627-9350.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new enrollment flexibilities related to COVID-19. Click on the link below for more information! https://www.cms.gov//Eli/OrigMedicarePartABEligEnrol/index