The Marin Section on Aging is a coalition of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned with the well-being of older persons. We are a network alliance advocating for and promoting the development, coordination and implementation of older adult services in Marin. We hold morning meetings the 3rd Thursday of each month featuring speakers and member networking opportunities.
March Meeting
Thursday March 21, 2024
10am-11:30am
Presenter:
Cristina Collazo
We’ve made the switch to in-person only!
The Redwoods Senior Community
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
(across from Mt Tam High School)
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that provides health coverage to more than 160 million through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. CMS works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality, equity and outcomes in the health care system. This program will discuss the expansions to Medicare under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The new drug law makes improvements to Medicare that will expand benefits, lower drug costs, keep prescription drug premiums stable, and improve the strength of the Medicare program. The law also extends enhanced financial help to purchase HealthCare.gov and state-based Marketplace plans and expands access to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines for adults with Medicaid coverage.
Cristina Collazo serves as an Outreach Specialist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Program Operations and Local Engagement. Cristina educates consumers, providers and other partners about CMS programs and initiatives. Cristina has also worked in a variety of public and private sector employment in the areas of labor law and health law. Cristina is a member of the California bar and holds a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
In-Person Meeting Host:
The Redwoods a Community of Seniors
The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors is located on 10 acres in beautiful Mill Valley, California and offers a continuum of care to seniors from around the Bay Area.
The mission of The Redwoods is to maintain a creative, affordable community that promotes good health, well-being and security for a diverse group of seniors.
We are proud to be celebrating 50 years of serving our Seniors in our community.
Do you have a speaker recommendation?
January 2024 Guest Speaker
Presenter:
Hunter Moore
Today and Tomorrow: Retirement Housing Options
There is a wide and growing variety of retirement housing options for seniors in Marin County. Hunter has worked on options accross the country and in other countries. He will touch briefly on the benefits and drawbacks of each of the major options, suggest how to find what it best for your loved one/client, how to get the best deals/save money, as well as answer your questions in an open and honest manner.
What are the benefits of membership to the MCSOA?
- Maintain these relationships and increase your referrals with our partners.
- Work closely with MCSoA members’ services to better serve your own patients/clients, etc.
- Educational meetings covering a broad range of topics that are of interest to members and the population we serve
- A listing in our Member Directory.
- An opportunity for your company being highlighted to give a 5-minute presentation and sponsor a gift for a member.
- Attend the July and December meetings that are exclusively for members.
- List the Marin Section on Aging website/link on your website (authorized for members only).
Meet the Committee
The Marin County Section on Aging is managed by a committee of volunteers, all of whom provide services in the eldercare industry in various capacities.
Terri Abelar
Lorena Garbarino
5-Minute Company Highlight/Gift Sponsor Coordinator
By the Bay Health
William Foster
Director of Community Relations
The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors
Carolyn Tucker
Membership Coordinator
HomeWell Care Services
Cara Jones
Libby Wood
Marin Section on Aging
1000 Fourth Street #440 • San Rafael, CA 94901
Marin Section on Aging
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