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CHA Celebrates 20 Years of Medicare Education & Advocacy for Californians, 1997 – 2017

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This month, California Health Advocates celebrates 20 years of Medicare policy, advocacy and education, 1997 – 2017. As the premier watchdog on Medicare and long-term care insurance (LTCI) issues in the state, CHA works to support an empowered and informed population of Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, family members and professionals. CHA provides training, technical assistance, and accessible, easy-to-understand information on these issues.
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Over 8,800 Californians Affected By Largest Long-Term Care Insurance Company Insolvency

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The largest long-term care insurance company insolvency in the history of this industry, estimated at $2.1 billion, is underway. On March 1, 2017, a Pennsylvania court issued an order of liquidation for Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company (PTNA) and American Network Insurance Company (ANIC). This liquidation will affect approximately 8,818 policyholders in California and approximately 76,000 beneficiaries across the country whose average age is 79 years.
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