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Hawaii SHIP on the KupunaWiki Radio Show
Hawaii SHIP was a featured guest on the KupunaWiki Radio Show, Hawaii's Senior Resource. Hosts Brandon Lau and Andrew Leong asked staff about the 2020 Open Enrollment Period and SHIPMate volunteers. The broadcast aired on 11/21/2020 on AM 690 & FM 94.3.
Listen to the interview!
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NEW Medicare Plan Finder Walk-Thru Video
The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services have created this informational video that will teach you how to use the upgraded Medicare Plan Finder.
Link to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/QgXmY8-gEHk
Hawaii SHIP Imua Fall 2020 Newsletter
The Fall 2020 edition of Hawaii SHIP Imua newsletter contains articles on Open Enrollment Period, Project Grad 65, Catholic Charities Benefit Enrollment Center, Marketplace Health Insurance, Virtual Resources from our Partners, Social Isolation, and Spotlight on Our Volunteers. Click on the link to learn more and to access digital copies of "Worried about Your Memory?" ...
Hawaii SHIP Imua Spring 2020 Newsletter
The Spring 2020 edition of Hawaii SHIP Imua newsletter contains articles on Medicare coverage of COVID-19 and related scams, the University of Hawaii at Manoa's "Intro to Medicare" inaugural course, community resources, and a Spotlight on our Volunteers. Click on the link to learn more.
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Medicare and COVID-19
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 national networks. Click on the links below to learn more.
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Temporary End to Medicare Competitive Bidding for Durable Medical Equipment
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 DME suppliers to sell Medicare-approved products. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) believe the gap may last until December 31, 2020.
How it worked
Previously, DME suppliers submitted ...
Medicare & Durable Medical Equipment
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, etc. DME is necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury to better the functioning, health, and safety of the user.
Medicare-covered DME meets these criteria:
Be "durable" and able ...
Spotlight on our Volunteer SHIPMates!
Jim and Mary at the SHIP monthly volunteer meeting on December 17, 2018.
Hawaii SHIP spotlights on our stars, Mary & Jim, who have steered the program with their loyalty, longevity, and life experiences. Our invaluable SHIPMates have contributed countless hours from the days of SAGE PLUS which evolved into SHIP.
Mary has been ...
Myths & Facts about Medicare
Here are some Myths and Facts about Medicare:
Myth: I will automatically be enrolled into Medicare when I turn 65. Fact: TRUE - If you are 65 AND receiving your Social Security benefits. OR if you are under 65 but qualify for Medicare after 24 months of disability. IF you are not receiving your ...
Daifuku Mochi Recipe
Recipe from: Japanese Cooking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe54d7SK4rA101
Ingredients yield 8 pieces:
1 cup Mochiko3/4 cup water3/4 cup sugarPotato Starch or cornstarchRed bean paste
Add Mochiko and water in a glass bowl and mix well. Continue adding more water if it’s too dry; about 1 Tbsp at a time.Steam Mochiko dough (leaving dough in bowl) in a steamer ...
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