RE: soc sec raises

Shirlee... not only is it a good hook but an additional one will be the fact that those who are on Medicare may see a good deal of that increase consumed by Premium increases and other potential medical cost hikes. It's a double-edged sword, as a matter of fact.

Another topic is the Free Clinic that is being held at the Sports Arena this week. Now, I believe the majority of those folks are going there for dental and vision treatment because none of the public healthcare benefits programs (Medicare and Medi-Cal in particular) offer D&V coverage.

But, how many of those people who are there are aware that for all other health needs there is the Low Income Health Plan in LA County called Healthy Way LA?

I wonder how enrollment in the plan is going?

National (and State) enrollment in the Pre-Existing Healthcare Plan (also from the Affordable Care Act) is much lower than was anticipated. A good deal of the low enrollment has to do with:
1. Insufficient Promotion
2. Six month waiting period
3. Insufficient Promotion

I suspect the same with HealthWay LA.

Just some things to think about. I'm going to post this on my blog, too.

Michael J. Van Essen
Director, Benefits Establishment
Pacific Clinics
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Arcadia, CA 91007
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-----Original Message-----
From: Shirlee Smith [mailto:shirlee@talkaboutparenting.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 2:39 PM
To: Michael Van Essen
Subject: soc sec raises

>
>
>> Hey Michael,
>>
>> With social security "good news" raises for recipients, this would be
>> a good time to get in touch with Larry Mantle.
>>
>> Find a good hook that takes the story beyond the raises. While it is
>> good news, and other people may be thinking, "BUT the country is in
>> an economic crisis - how can they be giving out more money," the
>> truth about how meager the soc sec budgets are of those who depend on
>> this.
>>
>> Well, you'll think of the trick that gets Larry's attention.
>>
>> Let me know when YOU're gonna be ON.
>>
>> Shirlee
>>
>

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