Digital health literacy

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2025 Medicare Advantage digital health literacy web tutorial

Learn more about navigating online through this tutorial.

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Digital health literacy: more information

  1. Digital health literacy means having and understanding the tools, technology, and information you need to manage your health care. Tools are often available on digital devices like phones, tablets, and laptops. They are often used through apps or portals.

  2. Blue Shield offers a Blue Shield Health Literacy webinar and tutorial. If you need more help, call Customer Service at the number on your Blue Shield member ID card.

  3. The National Council on Aging offers free digital literacy courses in English or Spanish that may help improve your digital literacy skills and access. You can also visit Connected California to find more trainings, classes, and resources. Connected California has programs that offer low to no cost electronic devices, internet, and phone services. For help in person or over the phone, visit or call your local library. California libraries have programs and resources that can help you navigate the digital world. 

 

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