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NAPCA Column for Seniors

If you meet your state’s income and asset limits for seniors, you can still receive Medicaid alongside Medicare, making you a “dual eligible.” Courtesy NAPCA

NAPCA Column 17: Latest information on Medicaid and Medicare

When people turn 65, many face a shift in their health insurance coverage. Some may feel unsettled or frustrated to find out that their Medicaid coverage ends. In this month’s column, we will explain why this happens and what options may still be available.

May 4, 2025
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.
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.
$Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them more likely to break, and increasing the risk of fractures, disability, and loss of independence. Asian American women are at particularly high risk due to naturally lower bone density and dietary factors. Wind Newspaper photo$
Mar 1, 2025
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.
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.
Jan 25, 2025
NAPCA Column 14: You may qualify for assistance from federal and/or state programs if your income and resources are limited
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.
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.
Nov 10, 2024
NAPCA Column 13: Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2024
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.
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.
Oct 1, 2024
NAPCA Column 12: Both flu and COVID-19 remain significant health threats to public health, getting both vaccinations strongly recommended
Question 1: Are flu and COVID-19 still a serious threat to public health?
Question 1: Are flu and COVID-19 still a serious threat to public health?
Aug 1, 2024
NAPCA Column 11: Big changes to Medicare’s Part D prescription drug benefit under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
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.
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.
Jun 3, 2024
NAPCA Column 10: About Medicare and LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
Question 1: I just turned 65. Can I sign up for Medicare?
Question 1: I just turned 65. Can I sign up for Medicare?
Mar 20, 2024
NAPCA Column 9: Two different enrollment periods for Medicare coverage to end on March 31
Question 1: What is the difference between GEP (General Enrollment Period) and MAOEP (Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period)?
Question 1: What is the difference between GEP (General Enrollment Period) and MAOEP (Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period)?
Feb 7, 2024
NAPCA Column 8: New rules in social benefits in 2024
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?
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?