The Diverse Elders Coalition is proud to share these entertaining and educational animated videos to help spread the word about the new Health Insurance Marketplaces and how the ACA works. Watch the videos, learn and share them yourselves! Los YouToons Se Preparan...
Hey California! New Health Insurance Options in 9 days!
In just 9 days, individuals across the nation will be able to begin enrolling in the new Health Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act. Please join SEARAC for a webinar so you and your organization are prepared to help community members access health...
Health Exchange Open Enrollment Cannot Come Soon Enough
According to the latest American Community Survey, about 30% of Hispanics lack health insurance. Medicare provides nearly universal coverage, however, so the vast majority of uninsured Hispanics are age 65 and under. In fact, about 35% of Hispanics between the ages of...
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 18 marks the annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, a day to shine a spotlight on HIV/AIDS and its impact on the aging body. The Diverse Elders Coalition and our member organizations know well that this disease greatly affects our nation’s older...
National Grandparents Day – Grandparents Contributing More Despite Numerous Challenges
Since 1978, when the first Sunday following Labor Day was designated "National Grandparents Day", the number of grandparents in the U.S. has been growing from 40 million (1980) to 65 million (2011) to an estimated 80 million (2020). Over time the roles of...
Give Your Medicare Part D Coverage an Annual Checkup
October is an important month for adults needing to secure insurance coverage. Not only is October 1st open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace, but October 15th is the beginning of the Medicare Part D Open Enrollment period. Once enrolled in a...