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NAIC’s Senior Issues Task Force Urged to Review State Long Term Care Proposals & monitor Insurance products for fraud

Bonnie Burns, Training and Policy Specialist for California Health Advocates, who also serves as a long-time consumer representative with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), recently submitted a letter…
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CHA Supports Increased Funding for California’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

California Health Advocates submitted a letter of support for California’s local Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs and their budget request for $9.25 million in additional annual funding. California’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman…
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CHA Supports CMS’ proposed Rule for observation status appeals, both Retrospective & prospective

California Health Advocates joins numerous organizations nationwide in submitting supporting comments for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) proposed rule, Appeal Rights for Certain Changes in Patient Status…
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