NAPCA Column for Seniors
NAPCA Column 15: 2 important Medicare enrollment periods to end on March 31, 2025
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?
Question 1: I have already received the Updated Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine when it came out last year. Do I still need to get vaccinated for COVID-19?
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- 11 individuals related to 5 Asian food markets in San Francisco charged with felonies for defrauding SNAP/EBT (food stamps program)
- NAPCA Column 15: 2 important Medicare enrollment periods to end on March 31, 2025
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- 33 speed safety camera systems begin operating in San Francisco in March 2025
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- SFMTA continues to issue warnings instead of tickets in implementing the newly-effective Daylighting Law
- Julie Kirschbaum named Director of Transportation as first woman to lead SFMTA which faces budget shortfall and reduced services
