Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams Medicare beneficiaries are starting to receive robocalls about “special virus kits.” The scammer asks the person for their Medicare number so they can send them a “free” test. If you receive this type of call, hang up immediately and do not provide them with any information! It’s a scam to get your private personal information. Remember to …
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HCA closes lobby and in-person customer services at Olympia office Tue, 03/17/2020 As of Wednesday, March 18, the Health Care Authority (HCA) is closing its lobby to visitors, and will not offer in-person customer services for Apple Health clients nor members of the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programs. We encourage people to use …
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From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner January 2, 2020 OLYMPIA, Wash. – Effective Jan. 1, 2020, certain medical providers are prohibited from sending surprise bills to consumers in Washington state under a new law that Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler championed. Patients in Washington who receive emergency services or certain services at an in-network hospital or surgical facility cannot be …
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Retired Public Employees Council of WA Working to protect and enhance the pension and health care benefits of Washington retired state, county and local government employees