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Big Changes with Asset Limit Elimination
On May 1, 2022 when older adults age 50 and older became eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal benefits regardless of immigration status. And as of July 1, 2022, the Medi-Cal asset
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Medicare Enrollment Extended
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is providing equitable relief to individuals who could not submit premium-Part A or Part B enrollment or disenrollment requests timely due to challenges
![Medicare Prescriptions at Medi-Cal Rates](https://senioradvocacyservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RxSavings.jpg)
Medicare Prescriptions at Medi-Cal Rates
California law (Senate Bill 393 [2000]) enables Medicare recipients to obtain their prescription medications at a cost no higher than the Medi-Cal reimbursement price for those drugs. Read more >
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Equitable Relief to Enroll in Medicare
Given recent technical issues, CMS is providing equitable relief under certain circumstances to beneficiaries who could not submit premium-Part A or Part B enrollment or disenrollment requests timely. This relief
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Social Security Offices Open
Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Social Security Offices Online Services and Telephone Remain Most Convenient Ways to Contact Agency ~ Statement of Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner:
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Premium Shock
I bet you had a bit of a shock when seeing the 2022 Medicare Part B premium amount. It went up by $21.60, from $148.50 in 2021 to $170.10 in
![Don’t Believe the Hype](https://senioradvocacyservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/medicare-Steth.png)
Don’t Believe the Hype
An ad’s charge that price haggling would ‘swipe $500 billion from Medicare’ is incorrect. Much to pharmaceutical companies’ benefit, Medicare has been barred from negotiating for the lowest drug prices
![Is your Medicare plan still the best fit for you?](https://senioradvocacyservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PDP-Comparison.png)
Is your Medicare plan still the best fit for you?
Every year EVERYTHING changes. Next year there will be a decrease in Part D plan choices from 32 down to 25. The increase in Part D premiums is drastic in
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Contribute to Cards for Courage
“The American Flag was proudly displayed behind his bed. Rick and Jack talked of many things that day…”
![Good News on Recent Change for SSI Recipients & Applicants](https://senioradvocacyservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Smile-Face.jpg)
Good News on Recent Change for SSI Recipients & Applicants
Did you know that the Social Security Administration (SSA) recently changed their rules about how pandemic-related financial assistance can affect a person’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or monthly