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…
The "Hawaii State Plan on Aging 2023-2027," developed by the Hawaii Department of Health's Executive Office on Aging, provides a strategic framework to support Hawaii's…
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…
Calling all Hawaii Islanders! The UH Hilo Daniel K Inouye College of Pharmacy is hosting 2 Free & Confidential Health Screenings. Dates: Sunday,…
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…
If you or a loved one has been affected by the recent wildfires, different government agencies offer help after a disaster or emergency. Click on…
The 3rd edition of Computer Basics for Kupuna: Technology Connects Seniors to Services is available for download! This educational pamphlet provides topics on health and technology…
Medicaid continuous enrollment will unwind due to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. The Hawaii Department of Human Services,…
Did you or someone you know miss your chance to sign up for Medicare because you were in jail or incarcerated? If you were released…
