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We Are California Health Advocates

The leading non-profit focused on Medicare advocacy and education in California.

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Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) helps beneficiaries avoid, detect and report health care fraud.

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Tribal Nations & Medicare

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CHA Applauds New Proposed Rule Making Medicare Enrollment Easier

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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…

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