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
Medi-Cal Share of Cost Program’s Monthly Maintenance Need Level to Rise to 138% FPL in 2025
California’s 2022-23 fiscal year budget includes spending over $300 billion, $100 billion of which is surplus funds. As…
CalPERS Long-Term Care Update #8 – Background & Next Steps
By Bonnie Burns, Training & Policy Specialist This is an update to our previously published information about the proposed CalPERS…
How to Get Your Free Medicare-Covered COVID-19 Tests Without Being Scammed
Good News! Medicare covers up to 8 over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month, at no cost to you! This…
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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.
