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ByDavidSayen AsapersonwithMedi- care, do you have any rights and protections? You certainly do! You have rights whether you're enrolled in Origi- nal Medicare — in which you can choose any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare — or Medicare Advantage, in which you get care within a network of health care providers. Your rights guarantee that you get the health ser- vices the law says you can get, protect you against unethical practices, and ensure the privacy of your personal and medical in- formation. You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at all times, and to be protected from discrimination. You also have the right to get information in a way you understand from Medicare, your health care providers, and, un- der certain circumstances, Medicare contractors. This includes informa- tion about what Medicare covers, what it pays, how much you have to pay, and how to file a complaint or appeal. Moreover, you're entitled to learn about your treatment choices in clear language that you can understand, and to participate in treatment decisions. One very important right is to get emergency care when and where you need it — anywhere in the United States. If you have Medicare Advantage, your plan ma- terials describe how to get emergency care. You don't need permission from your primary-care doctor (the doctor you see first for health problems) be- fore you get emergency care. If you're admitted to the hospital, you, a family member, or your primary- care doctor should con- tact your plan as soon as possible. If you get emer- gency care, you'll have to pay your regular share of the cost, or copayment. Then your plan will pay its share. If your plan doesn't pay its share, you have the right to appeal. In fact, whenever a claim is filed for your care, you'll get a notice from Medicare or your Medi- care Advantage plan let- ting you know what will and won't be covered. If you disagree with the de- cision, you have the right to appeal. You don't need a lawyer to appeal in most cases, and filing an appeal is free. You won't be penalized in any way for challenging a decision by Medicare or your health or drug plan. And many people who file appeals wind up with a fa- vorable outcome. For more information on appeals, you can read our booklet "Medicare Ap- peals," available at www. medicare.gov/Publica- tions. Or call us, toll free, at 1-800-MEDICARE. You can also file a com- plaint about services you got from a hospital or other provider. If you're concerned about the qual- ity of the care you're get- ting, call the Quality Im- provement Organiza- tion (QIO) in your state to file a complaint. A QIO is a group of doctors and other health care experts who check on and im- prove the care given to people with Medicare. You can get your QIO's phone number at www.medicare.gov/ contacts or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE. Many people with Orig- inal Medicare also en- roll in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Here, too, you have cer- tain rights. For example, if your pharmacist tells you that your plan won't cover a drug you think should be covered, or it will cover the drug at a higher cost than you think you're required to pay, you can request a coverage determination. If that decision isn't in your favor, you can ask for an exception. Ask for an exception if you, your doctor, or your pharmacist believes you need a drug that isn't on your drug plan's list of covered medications, also known as a formulary. For more details, read our booklet, "Medi- care Rights and Protec- tions," at www.medicare. gov/Publications/Pubs/ pdf/11534.pdf. DavidSayenisMedicare's regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDI- CARE (1-800-633-4227). SENIORS Knowyour Medicare rights Sayen Tehama County residents benefited when amateur and professional golfers took to the greens Sept. 19 to com- pete in the 7th Annual Par Fore the Cause golf tourna- ment at Sevillano Links at Rolling Hills Casino & Re- sort in Corning. Tournament proceeds benefited RN Navigator Pa- tientExperienceProgramfor cancer patients at St. Eliza- beth Community Hospi- tal. This program partners a certified registered nurse with patients and their phy- sicians to navigate treatment options, expedite treatment and provide education that meets the patients needs. Last year's tournament raised funds to replace the ultrasound unit at the hos- pital's Imaging Center. This new technology allows early detection of breast cancer and is more effective when dealing with dense breast tissue. Overtheyears,thetourna- ment has raised more than $240,000 in support of the local hospital. The tournament format was a modified five-person Pro-Am shamble, in which participants enjoyed fun contests on the green, in- cluding a $7,500 closest to pin contest. Each four-per- son team of amateur golfers was paired with a profes- sional golfer. The winning five-some took home 50-inch LED Smart TVs. This year's Winning Pro- fessional golfer, Isaac San- chez, won $5,000 cash. The tournament was made possible by many vol- unteers who gave their time to sell raffle tickets, work the course and serve the players. Next year's tournament is schedule for Sept. 18, 2015. For those interested in sup- porting the event, write to Sue Ampi at Sue.Ampi@Dig- nityHealth.org. Tournamentraises$20Kforhospital FUNDRAISER Registration of minors in Red Bluff has progressed very slowly, with only 150 names so far recorded the present year, it was stated late Wednesday afternoon at Lincoln school building where the work is being done. Tomorrow is the last day for registration, and 700 or more names should be added to the list, it was reported, if the law in this respect be complied with. The total registration early this afternoon was 280. — Oct. 9, 1924 90 YEARS AGO... Registration of minors has slow progress in city By Colette Bauer In an August article, I told of three "Gardening Truisms:" 1. The best fertil- izer you can apply to your garden is your own foot- steps; 2. Weeds are a frus- trating fact of life; and 3. If a plant description says it is even slightly invasive — it's invasive. Of course, I ran out of space before I ran out of truisms, so this is my op- portunity to continue my list. The next truisms are: 4. "Deadheading" is a good thing. I grew up in a family where we earned our living raising truck gar- den. Our main crop was to- matoes. My Dad explained that if we didn't continue to pick the ripe fruit, the plant would quit producing. I won't go into the reasons for this, but this is definitely a truism. Many flower- ing plants follow this same pattern. I have discovered that, if I'm gone for even a week and my plants are not dead headed, it may be sev- eral weeks before the plants once again flower. This doesn't mean that I'm never going to go any- where again. It just means that, when I get home, I must be patient with my flowering plants. After all, they are just doing what they were naturally dis- posed to do. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. One that immediately comes to mind is the Betty Boop rose which continues to bloom despite my lack of care. 5. If a plant is listed as needing full sun, take it with a grain of salt. There are many shades of full sun. For example, planting in full sun in the middle of the garden will be less stress- ful on the plant than plant- ing in full sun on the south side of the house which will result in radiated and re- flected heat that intensi- fies the "fullness" of the full sun. And remember, we do live in zones 8 and 9 where the sun can have a deadly effect on many plants. Be sure to check the zone rec- ommendations when you purchase a plant and plant accordingly. If you notice a plant is struggling where you placed it, move it to a more favorable location. I often place potted plants in a location to try it out be- fore planting. This usually helps. 6. Too much shade can be as bad as too much sun. Conditions do change as plants grow and the sea- sons change. Sometimes a plant that does well ini- tially will begin looking sickly. Check your growing conditions before giving up on it. As soon as they be- come dormant, I will be re- locating two rose bushes which are now getting too much shade because of the growth of a flowering plum tree. I will be moving these rose bushes to a spot that has full sun. So remember, "Dead- heading" is a good thing; If a plant is listed as needing full sun, take it with a grain of salt; and Too much shade can be as bad as too much sun. Since I tend to be ver- bose, there are, of course, more "truisms". I will be adding three more in my next article. See you at the "Mad Hatters Garden Party on Oct. 11. Red Bluff Garden Club is a member of Cascade District, California Garden Clubs, Inc. and Pacific Region, Na- tional Garden Clubs, Inc. RED BLUFF GARDEN CLUB Looking at gardening truisms - Part 2 The following informa- tion has been compiled from Red Bluff Police De- partment, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Corn- ing Police Department and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrests BrandonRollinNyeIV: 32, of Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday in the 700block of Sycamore Street on suspicion of felony posses- sion of narcotic controlled substance and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was $15,000. Aubrey Baray Garner: 27, of Red Bluff was arrested Tues- day in the 700block of Syca- more Street on outstanding charges of felony possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession of a narcotic controlled sub- stance and possession of concentrated cannabis. Bail was $45,000. Billie Laree Carpenter: 24, of Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday at Dale and Sykes avenues on outstanding felony charges of failure to appear, burglary, vehicle the and misdemeanor failure to appear. Bail was $110,000. Andres Ortiz Sanchez: 41, of Corning was arrested Tuesday in Chico on suspi- cion of felony attempted kid- napping. Bail was $50,000. Nicole Marie Welchel: 32, of Corning was arrested Tuesday at State Route 99W and Olivewood Road on an outstanding felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and six misde- meanor charges of failure to appear. Bail was $339,000. Wayne Morris Baker: 42, of Redding was arrested Tues- day on outstanding felony charges of failure to appear and vehicle the . Derick Frank Kirby: 34, of Trinity Center was arrested Monday at South Main Street and Luther Road on suspicion of felony vehicle the , stolen property and misdemeanor driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Bail was $35,000. Waylon Zachariah Wal- ters: 33, of Corning was ar- rested at State Route 99W and Olivewood Road on out- standing charges of felony possession of a narcotic controlled substance and outstanding misdemeanor charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving under a suspended license. Bail was $5,000. Brandy Sue Thompson: 24, of Red Bluff was ar- rested Monday in the 700 block of Vista Way on suspicion of felony false imprisonment with violence and misdemeanor battery. Bail was $20,000. Suspicious Bend Bridge: A caller re- ported Tuesday that a man in an area under the bridge had a sign around his neck that said, "Crime scene, please help me dig up my mother." Authorities said the man was contesting his mother's burial site. POLICE LOGS COURTESY PHOTO Pictured, from le , are Ev McDonough, Sue Ampi and Matt Ampi selling raffle tickets during the 7th Annual Par Fore the Cause Golf Tournament at Sevillano Links. FREECONCERT! 1005 So. Jackson St, Red Bluff FirstChurchofGod -SouthernGospelatit'sverybest!-Wonderfulforentirefamily-Invitefriendsandfamily Genre- Southern Gospel/Inspirational/R&B/Country Three Bridges' music is rooted in traditional "southern gospel" and "black gospel" music. 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