Open Enrollment

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Open Enrollment
Anna Magzanyan President of LA Times Studios

WORK-LIFE BALANCE IS WORTH IT

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

WORK-LIFE BALANCE IS WORTH IT
It’s not a luxury: finding equilibrium in life is important at any stage of your career

WHY DO THOUSANDS OF LOS ANGELES AREA SENIORS LOVE THEIR HEALTHCARE WHEN SO MANY DON’T?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

WHY DO THOUSANDS OF LOS ANGELES AREA SENIORS LOVE THEIR HEALTHCARE WHEN SO MANY DON’T?
They’re seen and heard. And they get the treatments they need.

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?
It’s not a luxury – it’s foundational for good health

REGAL MEDICAL GROUP, LAKESIDE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE AND ADOC MEDICAL GROUP HELP YOU GET MORE FROM YOUR MEDICARE

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

REGAL MEDICAL GROUP, LAKESIDE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE AND ADOC MEDICAL GROUP HELP YOU GET MORE FROM YOUR MEDICARE
When considering your Medicare options, don’t forget what really matters most – having the right doctor who gets you and your healthcare needs

THE CHANGES AHEAD

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

THE CHANGES AHEAD
Before you sign up – or renew – your health insurance, Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan, be aware of what’s coming in 2026

A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN DESIGNED BY UCLA HEALTH DOCTORS FOR L.A. COUNTY

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN DESIGNED BY UCLA HEALTH DOCTORS FOR L.A. COUNTY
This year, 57% of Medicare beneficiaries in Los Angeles County are enrolled in Medicare Advantage.* With the UCLA Health Medicare Advantage Plan, L.A. County residents can choose a health plan that was created just for them.

THE MEMBERS-FIRST APPROACH

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

THE MEMBERS-FIRST APPROACH
SCAN Health Plan has a blueprint for “fixing” health insurance – it all starts with the member

OPEN ENROLLMENT

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

OPEN ENROLLMENT
Vice President, Sales and Signature Events eric.ma@latimes.com.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF MEDICARE

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF MEDICARE
Choosing the right medical group is one of the most important decisions you can make. With the right care team by your side, you can feel confident your health and well-being are in good hands.

WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICARE

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICARE
Whether it’s your first time signing up or you need to make changes, here’s what’s new about Medicare this year

INTRODUCING UCLA HEALTH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN: DESIGNED BY DOCTORS, CREATED FOR LA COUNTY

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

INTRODUCING UCLA HEALTH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN: DESIGNED BY DOCTORS, CREATED FOR LA COUNTY
This year, 62% of Medicare beneficiaries in Los Angeles County are enrolled in Medicare Advantage.* Now, LA County residents have a new choice with UCLA Health Medicare Advantage Plan.

OPEN ENROLLMENT

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

OPEN ENROLLMENT
Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer and Chief of Staff to Executive Chairman anna.magzanyan@latimes.com.

YOUR ANNUAL ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

YOUR ANNUAL ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST
What do you really need for your health coverage in the year ahead?

HOW TO CHOOSE THE MEDICARE PLAN YOU DESERVE

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

When it comes to picking a Medicare Advantage plan, having choices can be a good thing. And from October 15 through December 7, Medicare-eligible adults can choose their health plans for 2024 during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).

LIVE HEALTHY, YOUR WAY

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

LIVE HEALTHY, YOUR WAY
Medicare Open Enrollment has begun! October 15 – December 7, 2023.

HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN
The foundation of Brand New Day’s plans lies in fostering a strong relationship between its members and their primary care providers.

A PARTNER IN CHOICE

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

A PARTNER IN CHOICE
MemorialCare offers local convenience and expert advice when choosing Medicare coverage for 2024

PROVIDENCE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IS PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

PROVIDENCE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IS PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN
When looking for a primary care provider, what matters most? Is the choice of doctor important, or do accessibility and convenience matter? And what about how you’re treated?

THE HEALTHCARE NETWORK THAT GIVES YOU MORE

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

THE HEALTHCARE NETWORK THAT GIVES YOU MORE
Selecting the right medical group matters when it comes to your healthcare

STEP TO IT!

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

STEP TO IT!
Fitness can be hard to achieve for older adults – programs like Silver Sneakers make it easier

MORE ENROLLMENT, MORE CHOICE, MORE HEALTH

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

MORE ENROLLMENT, MORE CHOICE, MORE HEALTH
Medicare Advantage enrollment is increasing in Southern California and nationwide, and with it, more options are becoming available

HOW TO CHOOSE THE MEDICARE PLAN YOU DESERVE

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

GET MORE FROM YOUR HEALTH PLAN

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

GET MORE FROM YOUR HEALTH PLAN
For almost 40 years, Brand New Day has been providing Medicare Advantage plans designed specifically for Southern Californians.

OPEN ENROLLMENT

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

OPEN ENROLLMENT
Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer and Chief of Staff to Executive Chairman anna.magzanyan@latimes.com.

THE MEDICARE 'ADVANTAGE'

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

THE MEDICARE 'ADVANTAGE'
More and more people are enrolling in Medicare Part C plans – one big reason is the benefits and perks

WHAT'S NEW (AND WHERE YOU'LL SAVE) ON MEDICARE IN 2023

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT

WHAT'S NEW (AND WHERE YOU'LL SAVE) ON MEDICARE IN 2023
From lower premiums to increased cost coverage for certain medications, 2023 is all about savings. Here’s where Medicare costs have gone down and ways you can save on coverage

THE HEALTHCARE NETWORK THAT GIVES YOU MORE

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT

With a Medicare Advantage health plan, choosing the right medical group is key

BUY LOCAL

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT

BUY LOCAL
Brand New Day’s regional focus can help Southern Californians navigate Medicare no matter what level of care they need

WHICH MEDICARE PLAN IS BEST FOR YOU?

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT

WHICH MEDICARE PLAN IS BEST FOR YOU?
Medicare can fulfill many healthcare needs-MemorialCare professionals can help you decide what works

STAR POWER: WE'RE AMONG NATION'S BEST MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT

STAR POWER: WE'RE AMONG NATION'S BEST MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS
Five Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plans earn the highest quality rating — 5 out of 5 stars for 2023 — an excellent rating for care and member experience

YOUR PARTNER IN HEALTH

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT

YOUR PARTNER IN HEALTH
Providence Southern California is Perfectly Paired with a Medicare Advantage Plan

AN ALPHABET OF COVERAGE

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

AN ALPHABET OF COVERAGE
The coverage for U.S. seniors, implemented in 1965 by the Social Security Act’s Title XVIII, provides hospital care, doctor’s visits and more. Since Medicare can present itself as confusing and overwhelming, four simple letters provide an overview to the system and what it provides.

Women, don’t delay your health screenings

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Women, don’t delay your health screenings
Women often take on the role of caregivers in our society. Unfortunately, they often neglect their own healthcare needs in the process. The pandemic only made things worse as many women postponed important health screenings in 2020 and into 2021 because of safety concerns.

CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY
During a difficult year and a half to begin the 2020s, we’ve learned much about the way we interact with our health care provider.

LOOKING FOR A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN?

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN?
As one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, SCAN Health Plan has been keeping seniors healthy and independent for over 44 years.

GIVING SOCIETY A ‘BOOST’

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

GIVING SOCIETY A ‘BOOST’
Thankfully, just a few months later, emergency approval for not one, but two vaccines occurred, and mass inoculations began. By late February, a third vaccine also received emergency use authorization, giving people the option of receiving either a one- or two-shot vaccine.

A NEW LEASE ON LIFE

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

A NEW LEASE ON LIFE
With today’s world as it is, it can be hard to feel positive. For many older people, the impact of the pandemic and its requirement for self-isolation has been difficult,...

FULL COVERAGE

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

FULL COVERAGE
CMS’ Medicare Part C (health plan) and Part D (drug plan) star rating system is designed to allow Medicare-eligible individuals to compare Medicare health plans based on quality and performance.

A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP
When looking for a primary care provider, what matters most? Is the choice of doctor important, or do accessibility and convenience matter? And what about how you’re treated? We all prefer to be treated with compassion, dignity and understanding.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Filling the ‘Gap’

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Filling the ‘Gap’
Most of us know that healthcare costs under Medicare are divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Parts A and B comprise basic coverage, with A covering hospitalization and inpatient care, and B covering preventive services and medically necessary outpatient services.

Exercise Your Right to Good Health

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Exercise Your Right to Good Health
It's taken more than 5,000 years for Western medicine's diagnostic approach to catch up with Eastern medicine's focus on prevention. Healthcare insurers now realize the value of holistic preventative care, such as diet and exercise, to lower one's risk of disease.

A Medicare Plan for Your Complete Well-Being

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

A Medicare Plan for Your Complete Well-Being
This Annual Election Period, Clever Care Health plan is proud to offer Medicare beneficiaries in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties access to holistic health insurance products that promote wellness and preventive care.

Caring for You in the New Normal

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Caring for You in the New Normal
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced unprecedented challenges for healthcare this year. Yet as we head into 2021 and the future of health and Medicare plans, there have also been many positive lessons that will only improve patient care and overall wellness for Californians.

A Clear ‘Advantage’

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

A Clear ‘Advantage’
Dr. James Benoit is a man palpably passionate about the long-term relationships he can develop with Medicare Advantage beneficiaries as their primary care physician. As president of Orange County's St. Joseph & St.

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

The Best Shot

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The Best Shot
As the U.S. approaches nearly nine months of lockdowns, quarantines and national unease during the COVID-19 pandemic, many older people are trying to look ahead to next year, when case rates are down,...

Medicare ABCs (And Ds)

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Medicare ABCs (And Ds)
If you’re approaching retirement age, you’re likely hearing a lot about Medicare. The landmark program that provides hospital care, doctor visits and more to seniors in the United States can seem confusing and overwhelming,...

New Normal, Reliable Care

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

New Normal, Reliable Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced unprecedented challenges for healthcare this year. Yet as we head into 2021 and the future of health and Medicare plans, there have also been many positive lessons that will only improve patient care and overall wellness for Californians.

Virtual Reality

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Virtual Reality
Since last year’s open enrollment season, the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the face of healthcare. Perhaps the most palpable aspect of this unexpected revolution has been an enormous surge in virtual doctor visits,...

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Medicare’s Alphabet Explained

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Medicare’s Alphabet Explained
Offers additional coverage of some or all of Medicare copays and other services. There are eight 2020 plans for Medicare newcomers, labeled A, B, D, G, K, L, Mand N. varying in monthly premium costs and deductibles..

APLA Health Olympic gets you ‘PrEPped’

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

APLA Health Olympic gets you ‘PrEPped’
Open enrollment is here. Are you PrEP’d for 2020? PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a way to protect your body from HIV infection by preventing the virus from taking hold in your body. Coupled with other safe sex practices, PrEP can give users more peace of mind than ever before.

CareMore gives SoCal Medicare recipients a boost

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

CareMore gives SoCal Medicare recipients a boost
The advantages don’t end there. CareMore has premier access to the “Nifty After Fifty” program in SoCal. Seniors can engage socially, and get access to exclusive gyms with equipment and classes to meet their needs. New for 2020 is a virtual care center to ensure patients get consultations directly and conveniently when needed.

Prepare For Life, Not Just For Illness

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Prepare For Life, Not Just For Illness
Modern health plans focus as much on wellness as they do on illness. Encouraging people to take better care of themselves is good business for insurance companies: Healthier people equal less time and money spent on hospitals and doctors. Medicare Advantage plans aim to help seniors live healthily and independently.

Healthcare 2020: Are you connected?

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Healthcare 2020: Are you connected?
It’s open enrollment time. You’ve seen an avalanche of brochures and television commercials and compared notes with co-workers about employer’s choices for next year. You’ve also likely used your tablet or smartphone compare plans online.

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

New Decade, New Decisions

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

New Decade, New Decisions
Open enrollment periods are starting soon for next year's health insurance decisions, whether for Medicare, employer-provided plans or Covered California. You've probably received brochures and postcards touting one plan or another. There are so many choices, it can be overwhelming.

Extra Extras

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Extra Extras
The main difference between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage is that Medicare offers the ability to choose your physicians and other health care providers, as long as those providers accept Medicare, and a vast majority of providers do, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Care, Close to Home

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Care, Close to Home
"When it's time for you to see a specialist or have a procedure done at a surgery center, your doctor will refer you to the best specialist, the best imaging center and the best hospital, all in the same network, for your continuing care," Cascell said.