THURSDAY, APRIL 15
PROGRAM # 9228 12:00 PM PDT
New Help for Health Insurance and Medicare Plans.
While less adults between 50 and 64 years old lack health insurance after the Affordable Care Act went into effect, one fifth of all Latinos can’t afford a health policy. Recent public policy changes may help older Latinos get an affordable insurance plan. The American Rescue Plan, a Covid-relief package, lowers costs for individuals and families as it reduces monthly premium payments and creates a special open enrollment period. Guests talk about how to benefit from these changes. On another topic, an expert on Medicare, the program for the elderly, talks about a recent study comparing Medicare Advantage and Medicare Fee-for-Service plans so that Medicare patients can make a better decision on what Medicare plan is best for them.
Guests: Rafael Ayuso, Communication Director, AARP, Texas, Austin, TX; Dr. Ana Fuentevilla, Chief Medical Officer, Optum Population Health Solution (PHS), Minneapolis, MN
Parkinson’s Disease Update. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time when advocates remind the public that each year 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and more than one million Americans are currently living with neurodegenerative disease. Studies show that most people with Parkinson’s do not receive their medications on time during their hospital stay, and that many will experience unnecessary complications. Although Latinos are at higher risk for the disease, the little knowledge about Parkinson’s symptoms makes it more difficult to get timely treatment. Two health professionals explain the early symptoms, recommend exercises for Parkinson’s patients and share Spanish-language resources.
Guests: Dr. Leslie Ledee-Lozada, Pathologist, Ambassador of Aware in Care, Parkinson’s Foundation, Guayama, PR; Adolfo Díaz, PTA, Parkinson’s Foundation, Miami, FL.
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