Highlighted Topics
- 2008-09 Governor’s Budget—California Department of Aging (CDA)
- Be Prepared California
- Get Healthy California
- Health Care Reform
- Long-Term Care Guide
- Security Awareness Training
- Senate Recognizes Department of Aging for Health Promotion in Workplace
Latest News
- 2008 Economic Stimulus Rebate Information
- Medicare Fraud Toolkit to Assist Consumers in Protecting Their Medicare Benefits from Fraud and Abuse.
- Time to Get Ready for Flu Season
- Do you know, after February 17th, 2009,
all full power television stations will broadcast in digital signals only ?
- Information for Homeowners Facing Forclosure
Upcoming Conferences & Events
- May 15, 2008
8th Annual Statewide Senior Injury Prevention Conference - May 28-30, 2008
California Association of Nutrition Directors for the Elderly Conference (CANDE) 2008 -
May 29-30, 2008
Older Adults System of Care Conference - August 24-27, 2008 16th Annual National Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Conference
Medicare - Quick Facts for Partners
Partners:
During the Annual Election Period (AEP) from November 15 through December 31, all people who have Medicare Part D coverage should evaluate any changes in their current Part D Plan. Other Plans may be available that cost less and offer additional coverage. The Department of Aging's Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) can provide individual, comprehensive and confidential assistance on all aspects of Medicare insurace coverage. HICAP programs throughout California can be reached by calling 1-800-434-0222. Please Note: Dual Beneficiaries (individuals who have both Medicare and Medi-Cal) may change their Medicare Part D coverage on a monthly basis.
- BenefitsCheckUp
- Link to CHHS Website
- California Health Advocates Fact Sheets
(Some also available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese) - Link to Medicare Publications in Spanish
- Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
What You Need to Complete the Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
(2 pages) (Publication No. 05-10128) (Available in English, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Farsi, French, Greek, Haitian-Creole, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog,
Vietnamese and alternative formats.)