As of April 1, all Californians 50 or older are now eligible for vaccination. And, every Californian 16 and up will be eligible for vaccination on April 15, 2021. This is great news, as vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The State plans to equitably distribute a safe and effective vaccine to everyone in California who wants it. That … [Read more...] about All California Residents Age 16+ Eligible for Vaccine as of 4/15 ~ How to Help You & Others Get Vaccinated
Biden Administration Rescinds Proposed Part D Changes That Would Have Weakened Access to Essential Medications
Last month, the Biden Administration rescinded proposed Part D changes by the former administration that would've restricted people's access to important categories of drugs, such as antidepressants and immunosuppressants. The Trump Administration made these changes on January 19, one day before Biden's inauguration. The proposed changes pertained to Part D demonstration … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Rescinds Proposed Part D Changes That Would Have Weakened Access to Essential Medications
CHA Supports Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Limit for Programs Serving Seniors & People with Disabilities
California health advocates submitted a letter of support for AB 470 (Carrillo) which would eliminate the asset limit for Medi-Cal programs serving seniors and persons with disabilities, who are most at risk of COVID-19. Increased access to Medi-Cal and health care services allows people to maintain financial stability while ensuring access to affordable health care, which is … [Read more...] about CHA Supports Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Limit for Programs Serving Seniors & People with Disabilities
CHA Supports AB 383, Providing Oversight for Older Adult Mental Health Programs
California Health Advocates submitted a letter of support for AB 383 which would establish an Older Adult Mental Health Services Administrator with the Dept. of Health Care Services to oversee mental health services for older adults. Some of the Administrator's responsibilities would include developing outcome and related indicators for older adults for the purpose of assessing … [Read more...] about CHA Supports AB 383, Providing Oversight for Older Adult Mental Health Programs
CalABLE ~ People with Disabilities Can Invest in Their Future Without Losing Benefits
In the past, many people with disabilities found themselves in a financially tough situation, wanting to save for their high costs in support expenses and future financial security, but not wanting to jeopardize their eligibility for critical public benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This all changed in late 2018 … [Read more...] about CalABLE ~ People with Disabilities Can Invest in Their Future Without Losing Benefits
