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Hawaii SHIP Imua Winter 2021 Newsletter
The Winter 2021 edition of Hawaii SHIP Imua newsletter contains articles on the General Enrollment Period, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, 2021 Medicare updates, information on MyMedicare.gov accounts and COVID-19 tests, resources from partners Kokua Mau and Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter, the registration link to our Project Grad 65 presentation, Medicare Preventive Services, contact tracing ...
Memory Care Roadmap for Family Caregivers
The Memory Care Roadmap for Family Caregivers: A Guide for Families Caring for Their Loved One with Dementia contains flow charts, tools, resources and tips to help families navigate their loved one's dementia journey. The guide was produced by the Hawaii Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program and the Executive Office on Aging.
Click on the link to ...
Spread Joy, Not COVID-19
How can you celebrate the holidays this year?
Here are some tips on how you can celebrate the holidays this year:
Celebrate only with those in your household.
Use digital platforms like Zoom or FaceTime to celebrate virtually.
Cozy up with your favorite holiday foods, movies, TV shows, or games.
If you must have a small ...
Beware of COVID-19 Scams!
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 or abuse, contact the local office of SMP Hawaii at 808.586.7281, toll free at 1.800.296.9422, or smphawaii3@gmail.com
Updated Medicare Coverage of COVID-19
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
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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