We Are California Health Advocates
The leading non-profit focused on Medicare advocacy and education in California.
Fraud & Abuse Prevention
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) helps beneficiaries avoid, detect and report health care fraud.
Tribal Nations & Medicare
Additional support to American Indian and Alaskan Native elders and native hospitals and clinics.
All About Medicare
We provide accurate, unbiased information about Medicare benefits, coverage options and long-term care for Californians.
Latest News
CHA Applauds New Proposed Rule Making Medicare Enrollment Easier
California Health Advocates submitted comments along with our partners at Center for Medicare Advocacy to the Centers for…
SMP Partner Spotlight ~ Meet Carla Diaz!
This month, we’re highlighting SMP partner Carla Diaz! Carla has worked at California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) for…
Genetic Testing Scams Are Rising – Protect Your Medicare
Emma got a phone call from a nice gentleman saying her cardiologist had ordered a cardiac genetic test…
What’s New
Learn about LTC insurance, the different types available, general requirements and items to consider before buying a policy. Also, review options for financing LTC insurance, and find updates on current LTC topics.
The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides free, objective information and counseling on Medicare. Find your local HICAP and get answers regarding your Medicare rights and benefits.
We provide detailed Medicare information broken down into “bite size” pieces. Our 30+ comprehensive, California-specific fact sheets cover 9 major Medicare and other health insurance related topic areas.
