NAPCA Column for Seniors
NAPCA Column 16: Learn more about osteoporosis, early screening and timely diagnosis
In this column, we will aim to raise awareness about osteoporosis, highlighting the importance of early screening and timely diagnosis, with a special focus on older women in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
The two important Medicare enrollment periods will end on March 31, 2025. Additionally, be sure not to miss the application open period for home energy assistance.
In recent years, rising inflation has made it harder for many seniors to pay their expenses. This month, we’ll look at programs that can help with the cost of groceries and health care. If your income and resources are limited, you may qualify for assistance from federal and/or state programs.
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Additionally, the State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period takes place from November 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024, with some states extending it to January 15, 2025.
Question 1: Are flu and COVID-19 still a serious threat to public health?
Congress recently made some big changes to Medicare’s Part D benefit through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). We selected some questions about these big changes and would like to share the information.
Question 1: I just turned 65. Can I sign up for Medicare?
Question 1: What is the difference between GEP (General Enrollment Period) and MAOEP (Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period)?
Question 1: How much income do I need to earn to get 1 Social Security work credit in 2024? Do I have to work all year to earn credits?
- Nov 28, 2023NAPCA Column 7: About Medicare enrollment
Question 1: Whyo I need to check my Medicare plan every year during the Open Enrollment Period and how do I check my plan?
- Rita F. Lin serves as the first Chinese American woman judge in the 175-year history of the U.S. District Court in Northern California
- The Asian community strongly wishes interim Police Chief Paul Yep to permanently lead the San Francisco Police Department
- Newly-graduated police officer charged with DUI causing injuries in a collision in Sunset where all 3 victims and drunk driver are Chinese Americans
- Opinion: A letter to Sunset community about Recall Engardio
- Opinion: Support Joel Engardio, oppose wasteful recall
- NAPCA Column 16: Learn more about osteoporosis, early screening and timely diagnosis
- New leadership at 137-year-old Chinese school explores ways to inspire more students to learn Chinese in San Francisco Chinatown
- In a 52-2 vote, Chinese American Democratic Club endorses to recall Supervisor Engardio as a result of passage of Proposition K
