Hawaii's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), as featured on Living808, is a vital resource in healthcare, offering essential Medicare support. Spearheaded by Volunteer Coordinator…
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed changes to lower prescription drug cost for Medicare beneficiaries. In 2023, IRA capped select insulin copayments at $35 a…
Turning 65? It's time for Medicare Initial Enrollment! Sign up in the 7-month period around your 65th birthday. Original Medicare (Part A and B) covers…
A Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) has just been announced for persons who were on Medicaid during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. If Med-QUEST…
The national SHIP network has created a helpful chart that outlines 2024 Medicare benefits & costs compared with the current year. Click on the link…
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, 2023. During this time, people on Medicare can compare 2024 coverage options on Medicare.gov. Medicare.gov…
Medicare covers the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations! Bring your card to the vaccination site even if you're on a Medicare Advantage plan to receive the…
The national Senior Medicare Patrol has published the SMPSCAM Watch to warn us on COVID-19 scams. If you would like to report Medicare fraud, errors…
The SHIP National Network has updated the fact sheet on Medicare coverage of COVID-19. Click on the link to learn more: Fact_Sheet_for_Consumers_-_Medicare_Coronavirus_Coverage_Nov
Get the tips and facts on Medicare-covered services and the latest scams related to COVID-19. These informational documents are provided by the SHIP and SMP…
The Issue Since January 1, 2019, there was a temporary gap for purchasing durable medical equipment (DME) in the Competitive Bidding Program. This program allowed…
What is Durable Medical Equipment? Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is equipment that assist users in activities of daily living, such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds,…
