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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will accept applications beginning today, May 12, 2021.
The program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. One way to qualify is if your household has an income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines.
For more information, click on the link: EBB Info Sheet
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Health Coverage
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provides 5 tips to put YOUR HEALTH FIRST! Read up on them by clicking on the link: 195191_CMS_Postcard_English_NewIcons_508Tagged (1)
Then get more helpful information on staying healthy with this handy roadmap: 11813 C2C Roadmap 508
SMP Hawaii’s KukuiGram
Our local experts on Medicare fraud and abuse, Senior Medicare Patrol Hawaii, has published their first quarterly newsletter, KukuiGram! Learn how to protect your personal information. Attend free presentations. Volunteer with SMP Hawaii or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Get all of this and more by clicking on the link: Kukui Gram Issue One May ...
Guard Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card!
After you get your COVID-19 vaccine, keep your vaccination card safe. Scammers are using the COVID-19 pandemic to try to steal your personal information.
Don't share a photo of your COVID-19 vaccination card online or on social media. Scammers can use content you post, like your date of birth, health care details, or other personal information ...
Welcome to Medicare Virtual Fair – June 23, 2021
REGISTER NOW FOR THE WELCOME TO MEDICARE VIRTUAL FAIR!
JUNE 23, 2021 | OPEN FROM 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM HST
Learn about signing up for Medicare! Go to www.shiphelp.org for more details, to see the agenda, and to register.
This fair is for people turning 65 or joining Medicare because of a disability. Learn about ...
Turn in your unused or expired Medications on April 24, 2021
The next National Take Back Initiative is Saturday, April 24, 2021. Seven sites in four counties will take back your unused and expired medications to dispose of safely. See the flier for more information.
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Bring your Medicare Card when you get a COVID-19 Shot
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 shots for free. Click on the link for more information.
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Hawaiian Electric Warns Against Scams
Fraudsters will do anything to get our money! Their latest scam is to threaten Hawaiian Electric customers to pay their "overdue" bills with prepaid debit cards or risk having their electricity disconnected. Don't be fooled! Learn more about HECO's dos and don'ts on billings and customer service by clicking on the link: 2021.04.13_Hawaiian_Electric_warns_against_scammers
Local Pharmacies have openings for COVID vaccines Statewide
The Hawaii Department of Health has shared with the Kupuna Vaccination Outreach Group that over 100 local pharmacies statewide still have openings this week of April 5, 2021, for eligible individuals seeking to be vaccinated. Click on the link for details if you want a vaccination.
COVID Vaccination Information 4.5.2021
Image Source: "Flu Vaccination Grippe" by Daniel Paquet is licensed ...
2021 Project Financial Literacy
Hawaii SHIP's partner, the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Office of the Securities Commissioner (OSC) is hosting a month-long campaign to celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April. “Project Financial Literacy: Investor Education for All!” will feature financial and investor education-related activities, presentations, and resources for consumers of all ages. Learn more about ...
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