Legal Assistance for Seniors

12/05/2023

has taken action to help low-income older adults lower their health care costs by improving access to Medicare Savings Programs. Advocates can learn more in our Issue Brief:

12/05/2023

https://medicareadvocacy.org/cms-issues-final-rule-on-nursing-home-transparency/?emci=51738b3b-a18f-ee11-8925-002248223f36&emdi=ecc49183-a68f-ee11-8925-002248223f36&ceid=9204137

Regulations to to monitor and hold nursing homes accountable effective January 16, 2024.

12/05/2023

Over two million low-income older adults and people with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and who had their benefits reduced or discontinued during the pandemic are entitled to relief.

12/04/2023

https://medicareadvocacy.org/new-substance-use-disorder-coverage-in-medicare-in-2024/?emci=51738b3b-a18f-ee11-8925-002248223f36&emdi=ecc49183-a68f-ee11-8925-002248223f36&ceid=9204137

November 2, 2023 rules include new coverage options for substance use disorder treatment that will close gaps for beneficiaries.

12/04/2023

Last-minute Open Enrollment questions? NCOA offers many great resources. If these give you more questions call to see if a HICAP Counselor is available. 510-839-0393

Use NCOA's toolkit for professionals to counsel older adults about their coverage options during Medicare Open Enrollment for health and drug plans.

12/01/2023

Starting in January 2024, assets will no longer count toward your Medi-Cal eligibility. If your coverage was denied, delayed, reduced, or stopped, because of your assets, you can ask your local Medi-Cal office to review your case. Learn more at GetMediCalCoverage.org.

11/30/2023

Current Medi-Cal members! The rules changed, assets no longer count toward your Medi-Cal eligibility. Your car, house, bank accounts and other assets are not counted. Income will continue to be counted. Learn more at GetMediCalCoverage.org.

11/29/2023

If you need help understanding your Medicare options in 2024, a HICAP Counselor can provide free, unbiased information. Call 510-839-0393 to make an appointment.

“Open Enrollment is prime time for Medicare beneficiaries to be targeted."

11/28/2023

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/getting-and-out-free-trials-auto-renewals-and-negative-option-subscriptions

You’ve probably seen ads online, on TV, or on social media for subscription offers.

11/28/2023

Happy ! We are for YOU!

We help others most when we do it together. Please join us for by donating to LAS today at: https://www.lashicap.org/donate/

The LAS team says, "Thank YOU for supporting the needs of older adults across Alameda County!"

11/27/2023

The NCEA is pleased to share their latest blog, “Caregiver Secrets that Suffocate: Signs & Solutions” by Paolina Milana, author, podcaster, mental health advocate, and USC Family Caregiver Support Center community engagement specialist. “As family caregivers, we often become masters at the art of putting on that public face that everything’s okay when it’s not.” In this blog, Paolina highlights often hidden mental health needs of family caregivers. She includes warning signs and supports.

Caregiver Secrets That Suffocate: Signs & Solutions By Paolina Milana November 21, 2023 Growing up Sicilian with immigrant parents, I was raised to follow an unwritten rule of cosa nostra, the culturally common code that translates to: “What happens in the family, stays in the family.” In our ho...

11/27/2023

HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS - HAYWARD
Thursday, November 30th
10 am-12 pm Josephine Lum Lodge
2 pm-4 pm Eden Issei Terrace

11/22/2023

https://fraud.org/tips-for-reducing-your-risk-of-fraud-this-holiday-shopping-season/

Tips for reducing your risk of fraud this holiday shopping seasonNovember 1, 2023/in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staffWith November upon us, the holiday shopping season is shifting into high gear. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals can save shoppers cash on gifts, they are also an opportunity....

11/22/2023

Get this week’s updates on Medicaid Eligibility Standards, a new HHS report on older adult homelessness, and more.

11/22/2023

Comprehensive Older Adult and Caregiver Help (COACH): A person-centered caregiver intervention prevents elder mistreatment

11/22/2023

In addition to all the impressive credentials listed below, M.T. Connolly has been a presenter at the LAS Conference on Elder Abuse/Webinar Series. Check out this podcast where she speaks on caregiving.

M.T. Connolly is a writer, lawyer, researcher, policy-shaper, and leading national expert on elder justice. In her new book, The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life, M.T. discusses the challenges of aging, how things go wrong, and presents powerful tools we....

11/21/2023

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Please consider making a gift to LAS on November 28th to show your support!

Or give today at https://www.lashicap.org/donate/

It’s never too early to support the needs of older adults across Alameda County!

11/21/2023

https://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/ncea-blog/oct-10-2023/

Domestic Violence Across the Lifespan: Honoring Older Survivors this Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kristin Burki, Director of the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life October 10, 2023 Each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I take time to reflect on and honor the survivor...

11/21/2023

11/21/2023

https://cahealthadvocates.org/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-plan-star-ratings-are-available/?mc_cid=7e23c962d7&mc_eid=f9cc4ae1c2

One tool that can help in deciding whether or not to enroll in a certain plan, is to use Medicare’s Star Ratings for this year’s Medicare Advantage and Part D

11/20/2023

Third in a series on supporting older adults after incarceration, this brief outlines fair housing protections for people with criminal records. Read more:

11/20/2023

11/20/2023

https://medicareadvocacy.org/center-comments-on-proposed-rule-to-discourage-discrimination-in-federal-programs/?emci=bff4e8da-bf84-ee11-8925-00224832e811&emdi=b055ec60-c984-ee11-8925-00224832e811&ceid=9204137

Proposed rule updates Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in order to protect against discrimination on the basis of disability.

11/20/2023

To get help from a HICAP Counselor call 510-839-0393 to schedule an appointment.

Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment, officially known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is in full swing! It runs from October 15 – December 7, and is

11/17/2023

https://medicareadvocacy.org/stat-news-restrictive-ai-tools/?emci=bff4e8da-bf84-ee11-8925-00224832e811&emdi=b055ec60-c984-ee11-8925-00224832e811&ceid=9204137

CMA has been trying to raise awareness of the inappropriate use of restrictive algorithmic software for years.

11/17/2023

https://cahealthadvocates.org/california-simplifies-medicare-enrollment-for-low-income-adults-governor-signs-sb-311-for-part-a-buy-in/?mc_cid=7e23c962d7&mc_eid=f9cc4ae1c2

In October, Governor Newsom signed SB 311 (Eggman), legislation which will simplify Medicare enrollment for low-income adults and make California a Part A

11/16/2023

https://cahealthadvocates.org/new-medicare-benefits-changes-starting-jan-1-2024/?mc_cid=7e23c962d7&mc_eid=f9cc4ae1c2

11/16/2023

https://cahealthadvocates.org/increase-in-scam-calls-to-older-adults/?mc_cid=7e23c962d7&mc_eid=f9cc4ae1c2

We recently received an alert from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) about a reported increase in scam calls to older adults, in particular calls

11/16/2023

11/16/2023

We are hiring a Staff Attorney

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

11/15/2023

https://generations.asaging.org/age-deficit-and-asset

Following one gerontologist’s decades-long thought evolution regarding how best to engage older adults.

11/15/2023

https://generations.asaging.org/asa-rise-anti-woke-remedy

Promoting a multicultural workforce only serves to strengthen our society and the field of aging.

11/15/2023

https://medicareadvocacy.org/center-joins-fight-against-drug-manufacturer-seeking-to-end-medicare-price-negotiations/?emci=694ade86-3a7f-ee11-8925-00224832e811&emdi=54417201-477f-ee11-8925-00224832e811&ceid=9204137

Case is one of many brought by drug manufacturers to strike down the negotiation program created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

11/14/2023

SSI provides lifesaving income supports, but people can see their benefits cut by a third if they get help paying for housing and other basic needs. A proposed regulation would help more disabled people and older adults get a full SSI payment each month.

11/14/2023

https://medicareadvocacy.org/comment-period-now-closed-for-proposed-rule-to-mandate-nursing-home-nurse-staffing-standards/?emci=694ade86-3a7f-ee11-8925-00224832e811&emdi=54417201-477f-ee11-8925-00224832e811&ceid=9204137

The 60-day public comment period ended November 6, 2023; 46,341 comments were submitted.

11/14/2023

https://generations.asaging.org/how-we-talk-about-aging

Big and little picture ways to think about scripts for talking aging.

11/13/2023

https://generations.asaging.org/designing-social-citizenship

Concepts, tools, and challenges to explore, use, and overcome when designing for cognitive as well as physical impairment.

11/13/2023

https://medicareadvocacy.org/cms-final-rule-includes-important-oral-health-clarification/?emci=694ade86-3a7f-ee11-8925-00224832e811&emdi=54417201-477f-ee11-8925-00224832e811&ceid=9204137

Clarifies reimbursement for dental services necessary to the clinical success of certain cancer treatments.

11/10/2023

https://generations.asaging.org/changing-narrative-later-life-adventure

In how many directions might we (ad)venture as we reach the end of life?