Los Angeles Times - 04.10.2019

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to medical appointments. This benefit

isn’t just for seniors who have stopped

driving.Theserviceisavailableforpeople

who need a ride after eye examination

with dilation, for example. Selby recalled

that one member was frequently late for

herappointmentsbecauseshecould

never get a parking spot. The car service

dropped her off at the doctor’s door.

Telehealth: If you are considering ur-

gentcare,youcancallandbeconnected

to a doctor for medical advice. Maybe that

trip won’t be needed, after all.

The most popular SCAN plan, the SCAN

Classic (HMO),has a full suite ofbenefits

that will meet the needs of a great many

seniors, Selby said. There are also spe-

cialized plans for chronic conditions like

diabetes,heart disease or kidney disease.

Available in L.A. and Orange counties

is the Prime plan, which is targeted at

younger, newly retired people who want

more lifestyle benefits as opposed to

coverage for things like in-home care.

Whichever you choose, Selby recom-

mends taking a good look at your health

requirements and goals.

“The idea is to find a plan that meets

your needs,” Selby said. “Don’t sign up for

things you won’t use. Maybe you think a

freegymmembershipsoundsgreat,but

will you ever go to the gym? Maybe you

prefer to play tennis and go on hikes.”

“Check every year to make sure a

benefityou want is still covered,” Selby

said. “It is important that while you are re-

viewing what you had this year, you think

about benefits you didn’t need before,

but do now.Asenior’sneeds change

from year to year.”

• CATHERINE GAUGH
  Custom Publishing Writer