Qualifying for long-term care with Medi-Cal may get harder
Medi-Cal long-term care eligibility may get tougher in 2024, making it harder for middle-class Californians to get long-term care insurance when they need it.
Medicare and your current coverage: What you need to know
Are you about to turn 65 with existing healthcare coverage from your employer or a spouse? Here is some important information about Medicare you need to know.
Staying employed while navigating Medicare beyond age 65
If you're still working after age 65, you'll need to know when to enroll in Medicare to avoid penalties and ensure continuous healthcare coverage without gaps.
How to enroll in Medicare
You’re eligible for Medicare the first of the month you turn 65, or the month before if your birthday is on the 1st. Enroll online, by phone, or in person.
How COVID created an opportunity to make healthcare more available and more affordable
COVID-19 boosted telehealth, making virtual care and remote monitoring widespread. This shift offers accessible, cost-effective, and personalized healthcare.
You might get disenrolled from Medi-Cal next month!
Starting April 2023, Medi-Cal requires re-enrollment. Fill out and return your paperwork to avoid losing coverage and facing a gap in health insurance.
Polk Insurance: Celebrating 30 years as SLO Chamber members
Polk Insurance (formerly Susan Polk Insurance) marks 30 years with the SLO Chamber, celebrating milestones from early health programs to modern innovations. Here's to the future!
Pets + seniors = better health and lower insurance costs
Pets enhance emotional well-being, boost heart health, & reduce loneliness. Dogs promote physical activity and security, while fish can calm dementia patients.
Why Medicare is so confusing and what to do about it
Medicare can be confusing. Learn why, explore plans to simplify it, and get personalized help. Get started with Polk Insurance to make Medicare easy for you!
Why 2022 Medicare Advantage enrollment is lower in SLO County
Medicare Advantage enrollment reached 28M in 2022, but varies by location. Polk Insurance can help you choose the best plan. Get started today!
