What it was
Healthcare costs, coverage, provider networks, and public programs are set by your insurer, plan, or public program.
CURRENT INITIATIVE / HEALTHCARE
Healthcare changed.
Finding help shouldn't be hard.
Changes in healthcare costs, coverage, and assistance programs can be confusing, especially when they affect care you already depend on. This page helps you understand what's changing, estimate how changes may affect you, and find real help.
NEED HELP?
What are you trying to figure out?
What changed?Understand the healthcare changes covered on this page.See what changedHow could this affect my cost?Use the calculator to estimate your yearly cost.Use the calculatorWhere can I get help?Find organizations and services that may be able to assist.Find real helpI'm helping a parent or family memberInformation organized for caregivers and family members.Start here
UNDERSTAND THE CHANGE
Start with the plain-language version.
What changed
Those costs, networks, and program rules can change. Any change that affects you is described in a notice from your insurer or healthcare provider.
Who may be affected
Anyone whose plan, provider network, prescriptions, or public-program coverage is named in a notice they received.
What you can do next
Review the notice, write down the date the change takes effect, confirm your doctors and prescriptions are covered, and ask for help before any deadline passes.
Bryant & Co. Foundation does not set healthcare rules, determine eligibility, or provide medical advice. Always confirm details with your plan or an official program.
ESTIMATE YOUR COST
See what the change could mean for you.
Enter what you expect to pay each month and for routine visits. Leave a field blank if you are not sure.
Your estimated yearly cost$0
Enter your numbers above and your estimate will appear here.
This calculator is an informational estimate only. It is not an official eligibility determination, a bill, or a quote from any plan or program.
What can I do next?WHERE TO TURN
You don't have to figure this out alone.
You can call any of these organizations directly. On a phone, tap the number to call.
Medicare
Official Medicare coverage, plan, and billing information.
Who they serve: People with Medicare
Tap to call 1-800-633-4227Visit their websiteCalifornia HICAP
Free, unbiased counseling about Medicare and health coverage.
Who they serve: California residents with Medicare
Tap to call 1-800-434-0222Visit their websiteMedi-Cal (California Dept. of Health Care Services)
Official Medi-Cal program information and county contacts.
Who they serve: California residents
Visit their websiteCovered California
Help comparing and enrolling in health coverage.
Who they serve: California residents
Tap to call 1-800-300-1506Visit their websiteEldercare Locator
Connects older adults and caregivers with local services.
Who they serve: Older adults and caregivers
Tap to call 1-800-677-1116Visit their website211
Local help with health, benefits, food, and other essential needs.
Tap to call 211Visit their websiteEach service above is provided by the organization named, not by Bryant & Co. Foundation.
FOR FAMILIES + CAREGIVERS
Helping someone you love navigate healthcare?
Healthcare changes can be especially difficult for older adults and people who rely on family members or caregivers to help manage coverage and services.
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