by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
As we age, medical care becomes increasingly intertwined with our daily lives. However, there is room for improvement in how healthcare providers address the unique needs and preferences of patients. The article “Age-Friendly Health Care: Speaking Up About What...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
President Biden has fulfilled his promise to make healthcare more affordable for all by introducing the Inflation Reduction Act. This law will lower prescription drug costs, make health insurance more accessible, and improve the economy for working families. The...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a government benefit program that provides monthly payments to older, blind, and disabled individuals who are facing significant financial challenges. According to AARP, to qualify for SSI, you must be disabled, blind, or at...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
Medi-Cal Redeterminations, also called renewal or recertification, is the process where states redetermine an individual’s eligibility for Medi-cal. Medi-cal redeterminations were paused in early 2020 due to the public health emergency (PHE). However, with the passage...
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“If you or someone you know needs help paying for internet service, you may qualify for a monthly discount on a new or existing internet service plan through a government program called the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). You may also qualify for a one-time...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer has a high mortality rate, but it’s not because it’s hard to treat or detect it, this is because people are unaware of its existence. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation there is no national screening...
