Daily Dose & Announcements: 11/18/09
November 18, 2009
>>Bright House Network Adds Multicultural Programming in Central Florida
>>NAPCA Ready to Help Seniors with Medicare Part D Enrollment
>>APALC Attorney, Yungsuhn Park Wins Social Justice Prize from Boalt Hall
>>Betty T. Yee Announces Online Educational and Learning Products
Compiled by Melissa He
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NAPCA Ready to Help Seniors with Medicare Part D Enrollment
Seattle, WA — Now is the time for Asian Pacific Islander (API) seniors to check their prescription drugs plans and make sure the drugs they need are covered at a reasonable cost. Medicare Part D Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) started this past Sunday November 15th through the end of the calendar year, December 31st. This six week period is vital for seniors to check their prescription drug plans, because if they do not starting in January, seniors could be locked in a plan that is not best suited for their needs.
Every senior should do a ‘check-up’ of their plan to make sure they are covered by the best option for them, as some plans might have changed in price or coverage. It is also important for those who are eligible but not yet enrolled to take this opportunity to enroll and take advantage of the program and avoid incurring premium penalties.
NAPCA’s Helpline is available to help Asian language speaking seniors in particular. Helpline staff are fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese and are equipped to counsel seniors on details about different drug plan options. NAPCA staff are also experienced in helping callers choose a plan that will provide them more coverage at a lower cost.
NAPCA National Toll-free Multilingual Helpline Numbers:
English 1-800-336-2722 Chinese 1-800-582-4218
Korean 1-800-582-4259 Vietnamese 1-800-582-4336
For more info, please visit www.napca.org.
Bright House Network Adds Multicultural Programming in Central Florida
International Media Distribution announced recently that Bright House Networks will offer ten new multicultural channels represented by International Media Distribution in Orlando, Florida.
Orlando Area Cable TV customers now have access to programming in Asian, European and Middle Eastern languages.
For more information about the new international channels available on Bright House Networks, customers can visit www.cfl.mybrighthouse.com.
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APALC Attorney Wins Social Justice Prize from Boalt Hall
The Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice at Boalt Hall announced its 2009 award winners and has named Yungsuhn Park recipient of its coveted Social Justice Prize. The Social Justice Prize is given to one Boalt Hall graduate a year who is pursuing a career dedicated to social justice and best exemplifies the intellectual rigor, integrity, courage and vision that are distinctive of the Honorable Thelton E. Henderson, a trailblazing civil rights attorney and judge.
“I am deeply humbled to receive this honor and would like to share this recognition with my clients, colleagues, and mentors–without their partnership and support, my work would not be possible. This award has re-affirmed my personal commitment to fighting injustice in our communities through legal advocacy and community empowerment,” said Yungsuhn Park.
“In a few short years as an attorney, she has emerged as a force in the Asian American community and in the legal world, turning tough cases into victories, inspiring clients to speak out and fight back, and making justice real in our communities. All of us at APALC are so proud that the Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice recognized what those of us who work with Yungsuhn see everyday, that she is a brilliant, effective advocate for social justice,” said Julie A. Su, Litigation Director at APALC.
Betty T. Yee Announces Online Educational and Learning Products
Betty T. Yee, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization (BOE), recently announced the expansion of its available online educational products to include the virtual replication of Small Business Fairs and Seminars for Nonprofit Organizations.
These online products are a cost effective, convenient way for taxpayers to learn about the BOE tax programs and how to comply with California tax laws. The virtual seminars are designed specifically to enhance the in-person attention taxpayers can get through sales and use tax classes offered in BOE offices, and seminars offered throughout the state.
The BOE will soon offer a total virtual one-stop-shop option for Small Business Fairs and Nonprofit Seminars. The site will include links to our seminar partners: Franchise Tax Board, Internal Revenue Service, Employment Development Department, U.S. Small Business Administration, and other local, state and federal agencies.
The site will offer contact information, presentations, videos, audio recordings and more. The BOE will provide to our community partners, online educational and learning product training and facilitation guides on how to use the products as a convenient resource. In turn, the community partners will be capable of assisting their clients in using the BOE online products. Virtual seminars are currently available in 5 seminars.
For more information on the BOE online tutorials, visit http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/tpsched.htm
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