FTC Alerts Consumers: If Scammers Had You Pay Them Via Western Union, You Can Now File a Claim to Get Money Back
On November 13, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a press release alerting consumers who lost money to scammers…
CHA Celebrates 20 Years of Medicare Education & Advocacy for Californians, 1997 – 2017
This month, California Health Advocates celebrates 20 years of Medicare policy, advocacy and education, 1997 – 2017. As the premier…
Over 8,800 Californians Affected By Largest Long-Term Care Insurance Company Insolvency
The largest long-term care insurance company insolvency in the history of this industry, estimated at $2.1 billion, is underway. On…
CHA Launches New Website ~ Making Medicare Accessible for Californians
“Making Medicare understandable and accessible in a friendly, feel-good way” is one of the goals of the newly launched website…
NAIC Honors Bonnie Burns as Long-Time Consumer Representative
Sacramento, CA —Last month the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) honored Bonnie Burns, Training and Policy Specialist with California…
Large Newspaper Ad Falsely Promises FREE Medicare-Covered Back Brace
Santa Ana, CA— While free sounds good, it’s often too good to be true. This goes for Medicare-covered medical equipment…