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11/03/2026

Today is Election Day!! YAY! That means if you haven't already, it's time to VOTE!

Voting is our superpower. If you don't like the drastic cuts we've seen passed in the past 2 years to so many important government programs, including Medicaid and Medicare, SNAP, and so much more, voting is one of the most powerful ways to cause change.

Vote for people you trust to make the decisions and policies that will benefit our country, our people our health care, our public lands, our education, our affordable living, our clean air and water and protect our rights.

Let's Vote!!

11/03/2026

We almost always say: Medicare will never call you. But there’s one important exception — and it’s happening now. ⬇

Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) selects up to 30,000 Medicare beneficiaries to participate in the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) — a nonpartisan research study that has been running since 1991 and helps policymakers understand beneficiaries’ needs and experiences to improve Medicare.

CMS contracts with NORC at the University of Chicago to conduct the survey. Selected beneficiaries may be contacted first by phone, followed by a letter, and then a scheduled phone or in-person interview. This is a change from past years — interviewers may now call first before a letter arrives.

Is the contact you received legitimate? Here’s how to check:

🧐 Check the letter — confirm it matches the official MCBS Selection Letter at → medicare.gov — MCBS Selection Letter
🔍 Verify your interviewer — type in the interviewer's ID number and last name at → norc.org/WorkingWithNORC/Pages/survey-participants.aspx
🖥 Learn more about the survey at → mcbs.norc.org

When in doubt — verify before you share any information. Scammers could use a legitimate-sounding survey as a pretext to steal Medicare or personal information. If anything feels off, hang up and verify through the official resources above.

Need help? 🙂

🌟Free, unbiased Medicare counseling with the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP): 1-800-434-0222 | cahealthadvocates.org/hicap

📱Report suspected fraud → California Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP):
1-855-613-7080

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at California Health Advocates! 🎃

10/28/2026

Check out the 3rd tip - contact your local SHIP! 😃 In California, our SHIP is the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). HICAP offers unbiased Medicare counseling at no cost to you, and can help you compare plans, review costs, understand your coverage options, and screen for programs that may help lower prescription drug and other Medicare costs.

Contact your local HICAP at 1-800-434-0222 to make an appointment. Or visit our website at the link in the comments.

10/27/2026

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Please join us in welcoming Bill Proulx as our new Education & Strategic Outreach Director! 😁

Bill brings a wealth of experience in Medicare counseling, program management, staff and volunteer training, and community outreach. Since 2020, he has served as the HICAP Program Manager for Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, where he has helped expand program visibility and successfully meet state goals. Prior to that, he spent 15 years with the YMCA, advancing through program, branch, and executive team management roles in Massachusetts and California.

Between now and the end of the year, Bill will be assisting with fraud investigations to help cover for one of our staff members on maternity leave. At the same time, he will be working closely with Tatiana Fassieux, our Education and Training Director, on shadowing and succession training as he prepares to take over her position following her retirement at the end of the year.

A fun fact about Bill: he is an accomplished endurance athlete who has completed both the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship and the XTERRA Mountain Bike Triathlon World Championship. He also summited Mount Whitney in 2017!

We’re excited to have Bill join us and look forward to the experience and knowledge he will bring to our team. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome! 🤩

10/26/2026

Don't be spooked, but be alert that your Medicare plan may change without your knowing or approval. Log into your Medicare.gov account and be sure you have the plan you should.

If you have questions about the right Medicare plan for you, contact your local Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program ( ) to go over any coverage questions. Call 1-800-434-0222.

Check out our page on Medicare Open Enrollment Scams for tips to protect yourself and loved ones: https://cahealthadvocates.org/open-enrollment-fraud/

10/25/2026

Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Help protect your medical identity and fight the opioid crisis by safely disposing of medication bottles.

Find a drop location near you at https://www.dea.gov/takebackday .

10/22/2026

Join us TODAY!
📣 What's New with Medicare in 2027? Navigation Tips for Open Enrollment
📅 TODAY, Thursday, October 22 | 10–11:30am PT | FREE
🎤 Presenter: Tatiana Fassieux, California Health Advocates

Open Enrollment (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7) is your once-a-year chance to make changes to your Medicare coverage. But with so much changing in 2027 — new Part D costs, plan exits, weakened marketing protections, and more — it can feel overwhelming.

That's exactly why we're here. 💛

In 90 minutes you'll walk away knowing:
✅ What's changing in Medicare for 2027
✅ How to compare your options
✅ What to do if your plan isn't renewing
✅ Low-income programs that could lower your costs
✅ How to spot and report Open Enrollment scams

🔗 Register now → https://cahealthadvocates.org/event/whats-new-with-medicare-in-2027-navigation-tips-for-open-enrollment/

Tag someone who needs this — a parent, a neighbor, a friend on Medicare. This could make a real difference for them this Open Enrollment season! 💛

10/21/2026

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is here!! Running through December 7, this is the time to review your coverage and make changes for 2027. Unfortunately, it’s also prime time for scams and misleading marketing.

Here’s how to stay safe:

🍁Medicare doesn’t send sales reps. If someone calls or visits claiming to be from Medicare, it’s a scam.
🍁Ignore unsolicited calls and emails. Plans and agents must have your permission to contact you.
🍁Protect your personal information. Never share your Medicare or Social Security number with anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.
🍁Take your time. Don’t feel pressured — you can compare and verify your options before deciding. Contact the plan directly to confirm benefits, copayments, and whether your providers are in-network.
🍁Get help from trusted sources. Contact your local Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) for free, unbiased Medicare counseling at 1-800-434-0222.

🧐 If you suspect fraud or misleading marketing, call us, the California Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at 1-855-613-7080. SMP can help review, report, and resolve suspected scams.💫

Remember, protect your personal information, be wary of unsolicited contact, get all details in writing, and verify-verify-verify! Stay alert, report marketing abuses and make informed choices this Open Enrollment. HICAP and SMP are here to help!

Read more: https://cahealthadvocates.org/protect-yourself-from-medicare-scams-during-open-enrollment/

10/20/2026

Good news for ! You don't have to navigate Medicare Open Enrollment alone — this Thursday, we're bringing an expert, our colleague who is affectionately known as the "Medicare Queen" straight to you. 😍

📣 What's New with Medicare in 2027? Navigation Tips for Open Enrollment
📅 THIS Thursday, October 22 | 10:00–11:30am PT | Free

Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 – December 7 — and there is A LOT changing in 2027. Our own Tatiana Fassieux, Education and Training Director at California Health Advocates, will walk you through everything you need to know to make the best coverage decision for the year ahead.

Here's what you'll learn:

💰 Medicare costs and key changes for 2027
📋 Your enrollment period rights as a beneficiary
🏥 The 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape — including updated costs with the Part D redesign
🔄 Options if your plan is not renewing in 2027
⭐ Special Enrollment Periods for Part D and Medigap guaranteed issue rights
💵 Low-income savings programs you may qualify for
🚨 Open Enrollment fraud alerts and scams to watch out for

Whether you're on Medicare yourself, you support a loved one, or you work with older adults — this webinar will give you the tools and confidence to navigate Open Enrollment with ease.

⏰ Register today — it's THIS Thursday!
🔗 https://cahealthadvocates.org/event/whats-new-with-medicare-in-2027-navigation-tips-for-open-enrollment/

Share this with someone who needs it — you could help them save money, know their rights, access their providers and avoid open enrollment scams! 💛

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