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 available programs can be confusing, especially when they affect care you already depend on. This page helps you understand what changed, estimate how changes may affect you, and find credible places to turn for help.
START HERE
What are you trying to figure out?
Choose the question closest to what you need. We'll take you directly to the most relevant information on this page.
01What changed?Understand the healthcare changes covered on this page and what they may mean.See what changed02How could this affect my cost?Use the estimator to explore how changes could affect what you pay.Estimate my cost03Where can I get help?Find organizations and services that may be able to answer questions or connect you with assistance.Find help04I'm helping someone elseFind information for parents, caregivers, family members, and others helping someone navigate healthcare.Help someone else
WHAT'S CHANGING
Start with the
plain-language version.
You shouldn't need to understand healthcare policy to understand how a change may affect you.
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 currently pay each month and the information requested below to see an estimate based on the available information.
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Enter your numbers above and your estimate will appear here.
FIND HELP
You don't have to figure this out alone.
You can contact many of these organizations directly. Choose the resource that best matches what you're trying to understand.
Medicare
Best for: Official Medicare coverage, plan, and billing information.
Who they serve: People with Medicare
California HICAP
Best for: Free, unbiased counseling about Medicare and health coverage.
Who they serve: California residents with Medicare
Medi-Cal (California Dept. of Health Care Services)
Best for: Official Medi-Cal program information and county contacts.
Who they serve: California residents
Covered California
Best for: Help comparing and enrolling in health coverage.
Who they serve: California residents
Eldercare Locator
Best for: Connects older adults and caregivers with local services.
Who they serve: Older adults and caregivers
211
Best for: Local help with health, benefits, food, and other essential needs.
Not sure where to start?
If you're not sure which organization fits your situation, start with a general information resource that can help point you in the right direction.
Help me find the right resourceEach service above is provided by the organization named, not by Bryant & Co. Foundation.
HELPING SOMEONE ELSE?
Helping someone you
love navigate healthcare?
Healthcare changes can be especially difficult when you're helping a parent, family member, or someone who depends on you. Start by understanding what changed, identifying the right resource, and keeping the information you may need organized.
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Connect
Find an organization or resource that can answer questions about their specific situation.
Find help
BE READY
Before you call,
have these nearby.
Having a few pieces of information available may make it easier to explain the situation and get useful answers.
- The name of the healthcare program or plan
- A recent notice or letter about the change
- A written list of the questions you want answered
Do not enter or send Social Security numbers, Medicare numbers, medical record numbers, insurance identification numbers, or protected health information through this website.
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Questions are easier
when you know where to turn.
Start with the question you're trying to answer, then use the resources on this page to find your next step.
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