Medicare provides a health insurance plan for people who are 65 or older. People who are disabled or have permanent kidney failure may enroll at any age. Medicare has several parts: hospital insurance, medical insurance, and a prescription drug benefit. Hospital insurance, sometimes called Part A, covers inpatient hospital care and certain follow-up care. Medical insurance, sometimes called Part B, pays for physician services and some other services not covered by hospital insurance. Prescription drug benefit, Part D, is available as well.

Call 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE) for additional information or visit www.medicare.gov

Find nearby locations: https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66

Find providers who take Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
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Narcan Naloxone Available at No-Cost
Narcan is a brand, naloxone is the drug.

Naloxone is a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose, including overdoses due to fentanyl. It is available without a prescription. After a quick training, anyone can administer naloxone to another person who has overdosed on opioids. Naloxone is available for free in Nevada County. Nevada County Public Health and Behavioral Health departments offer free naloxone and fentanyl test strips to the community. 

Where to get Narcan and fentanyl test strips in Nevada County:

• Narcan/Naloxone and fentanyl test strips are available by calling or texting 530-388-6364
• https://knowoverdosenc.com/local-resources/ - This page also lists what kinds of additional treatment options are available at various locations. In addition, many pharmacies carry naloxone. You do not need a prescription to purchase naloxone, although pharmacies can decide whether to sell it without a prescription. Contact your pharmacy t…

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Naloxone / Narcan Available at No-Cost
Narcan is a brand, naloxone is the drug.

Naloxone is a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose, including overdoses due to fentanyl. It is available without a prescription. After a quick training, anyone can administer naloxone to another person who has overdosed on opioids. Naloxone is available for free in Nevada County. Nevada County Public Health and Behavioral Health departments offer free naloxone and fentanyl test strips to the community. 

Naloxone in Nevada County

Nevada County Public Health offers free, anonymous distribution of naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Due to COVID-19, we are currently offering it by appointment only. Everyone is welcome. Please call or text (530) 388-6364 if you'd like more information or to make an appointment. You don't need to leave your name, but please do leave your phone number so we can get back in touch.

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211 offers COVID-19 information resources organized by level of government: County, State, and Federal. Below is information from the County of Nevada and the Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD).

General Guidance

• Nevada County Public Health COVID-19 info - https://nevadacountyca.gov/2924/COVID-19
• Business Resources - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3143/Business-Resources
• COVID-19 compliance complaints - https://nevadacountyca.portal.iworq.net/
• Mental health - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2965/Lets-Talk-Nevada-County
• COVID-19 Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3634/Rental-Mortgage-and-Utility-Assistance. This program is now closed. Keeping in this listing in case people ask about it.
• As of 3/1/23 - People can call the Nevada County Public Health COVID-19 Nurse Line at 530-265-7258 for guidance about resources, testing, isolation, and treatment for COVID-19. NCPH may be able to provide groceries a…

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The Nevada County Relief Fund was established in April 2020 to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. The fund now serves as a single “Emergency Relief Fund” to provide relief to Nevada County residents following the official declaration of a local emergency. The Nevada County Relief Fund is under the fiscal sponsorship of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation. (CommonSpirit Health).

Web pages

• Home - https://nevcorelief.org/
• FAQs - https://nevcorelief.org/faq/

Older Adult Advisory Commission is a part of Adult System of Care, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Purpose
To provide a voice for older adults in county government. To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Department of Health and Human Services on matters that improve the quality of life for Placer County’s older adults.

About the Commission
The Older Adult Advisory Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors and provides a voice for older adults in county government and advises the Placer County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Health and Human Services on matters relating to the creation and delivery of services that improve the quality of life for Placer County’s older adults.

Composition
All members shall reside or work within the County, have an interest in issues affecting older adults. Members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each Commissioner shall be qualified, by experience, profession, and/or traini… [read more]

Chapa-De has in-house pharmacies at both of our health centers (Locations; Auburn, Grass Valley). Chape-De is able to provide patients with many reduced-cost medications.

Billing:
Chapa-De is able to bill:

• Both of our area Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans (Anthem Blue Cross & California Health and Wellness)
• Straight Medi-Cal
• Medicare Part D
• Some private insurance plans
• Cash prices and deductibles are also available

New prescriptions are filled while-you-wait, and refills are available within three business days of a request. We now offer convenient mail order service so your medications can be delivered to your mailbox. We also offer home delivery to patients in Auburn.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 vaccines are provided in Chapa-De's medical departments versus our pharmacies (open to patients who are active in any of our departments). Please see: https://chapa-de.org/covid-19-vaccine-schedule for more information.

Placer Business Resource Center is your central source for business readiness. Experienced professionals are equipped to:

• Deliver workshops and classes
• Meet one-on-one with industry experts about your specific challenges
• Recruit talent with customizable events
• Help you navigate and comply with regulations (fees, permits)
• Offer free one-on-one advising for small business owners impacted by COVID-19 
  • Connect with a business advisor

Placer Business Resource Center (BRC) also connects employers to job seekers by:

• Hosting hiring events that allow businesses and interested job seekers to meet face to face
• Advertising job openings

In collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Placer School for Adults (PSA), and others, Placer Business Resource Center serves businesses of all sizes at every stage of the business life cycle. All services are low or no cost and available for as long as you need them.

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Placer County Transit provides Placer Commuter Express (PCE), a weekday commuter bus service that transports riders from Western Placer County on convenient stops along the I-80 corridor to Downtown Sacramento.

Placer County Transit’s Response to COVID-19 for riders:
In English: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43348
En Espanol: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/43347

Find

• Bus stop identification number (PDF): https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2072/Bus-Stop-Identification-Number-PDF
• Fares: https://placercountytransit.com/fares/
• Holiday schedule: https://www.placer.ca.gov/1388/County-Holidays
• Real time bus arrivals: http://www.nextbus.com/#!/pct/60/60_1_var0/427/486

Routes

• Placer Commuter Express Map (PDF): https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2070/Placer-Commuter-Express-Map-PDF
• Placer County Stops (PDF): https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2074/Placer-County-Stops-PDF
• Sacramento Stops (PDF):&nb…

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211 offers COVID-19 information resources organized by level of government: County, State, and Federal. Below is information from the County of Placer and the Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD).

GENERAL GUIDANCE

• Public - www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus
• Healthcare provider - www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/healthcare
• Business - www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/business
  • 3/13-27/2023 - The Placer Business Resource Center's Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Program is a forgivable loan program designed to assist eligible small businesses (i.e., businesses with five (5) or fewer employees) located in the unincorporated areas of Placer County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. They will begin accepting applications March 13, 2023, and this is a first-come, first-served program. All applications must be submitted prior to or on March 27, 2023, at 5pm. https://www.placer.ca.gov/8727/Frequently-Asked-Questions
• School - www…

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