Sunny Rickard Insurance

03/22/2021

Looking for the COVID Vaccine, I have heard folks are booking in other locations where you can find open locations, such as Palm Springs

VaccineFinder helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. In some states, information may be limited while more providers and pharmacies update locations in the coming weeks. COVID-19 vaccine availability is limited, and appointments are...

11/17/2020

Use of Masks to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
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10/27/2020

President Trump’s administration plans to announce that coronavirus vaccines will be covered under Medicare and Medicaid once they are full developed and released, Politico reported Monday.

Four people with knowledge of the pending announcement told Politico that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to cover vaccines that receive emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Current policy does not permit Medicare and Medicaid to cover out-of-pocket costs for vaccines approved that way.

The administration has reportedly been working on the initiative for weeks and expects to announce the change in policy on Tuesday or Wednesday.

At least two vaccine developers have said they intend to apply before the end of the year for an emergency use authorization, which allows the vaccine to be distributed before official FDA approval during a state of emergency.

President Trump’s administration plans to announce that coronavirus vaccines will be covered under Medicare and Medicaid once they are full developed and released, Politic

10/22/2020

Open Enrollment is your chance to review and compare your current Medicare coverage with other plan options for 2021!

Even if you're happy with your current plan, it's important to check for any changes next year, and compare with other available options. You may even find plans that save you money! With plan premiums at historic lows, now's the time to explore your options and find the best fit for your needs and budget.

10/01/2020

New Website up

09/23/2020

It's time to get your flu shot.

Now's the time to get your flu shot. The flu shot is covered for people with Medicare from providers that accept Medicare or your Medicare plan. You can safely get a flu vaccine at your doctor's office, pharmacy, or other local provider.
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots?

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See how to get flu shots coverage under Medicare & how health insurance program Part B covers costs for flu shots every flu season. Learn more.

09/08/2020

COVID may slow premium increases in 2021

Major insurance companies ... saw their profits double in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year due to Americans deferring their care to a later point.

In June, the Colorado Health Institute estimated 563,000 Coloradans would join Medicaid this year, with the majority coming from those who lost their jobs due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With those losses came a large drop in the number of people within the risk pools that comprise the group i...

07/29/2020

How 'Free' Coronavirus Testing Has Become the New Surprise Medical Bill, Tips to Protect yourself.

Coronavirus testing should be free, according to new federal laws, but some people are getting charged hundreds or thousands of dollars. Consumer Reports explains how to protect yourself from a surprise medical bill if you have a COVID-19 or antibody test.

07/28/2020

Home COVID Test available with LabCorp

COVID-19 Testing Options...

07/17/2020

RiteAid has opened 5 more Testing locations for San Diego County

SAN DIEGO (K**I) – Rite Aid is expanding its COVID-19 testing capacity with 161 new drive-through testing locations opening Thursday, including five in San Diego County. Testing will be available by appointment for people 18 years of age or older, regardless of whether the person is experiencing s...