CHA Supports Family Caregiver Economic Security Act
Read moreCalifornia Health Advocates submitted this letter in support of Assembly Bill 1993, The Family Caregiver Economic Security Act, as introduced on January 27, 2020. This bill would amend state law to expand eligibility for Unemployment Insurance (UI) to include In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Care Services (WPCS) providers who care for a...
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Beware of COVID-19 Scams & Learn About Medicare Coronavirus Coverage & Guidance from Government Agencies
Read moreScams are already underway regarding the coronavirus. We’ve heard a report of someone receiving a robocall that used COVID-19 as a scare tactic to get the caller to act to “keep your family safe”. Scammers are always looking for new opportunities for fraud, and given the current uncertainty and anxiety people across the country...
CHA Applauds Maryland’s Efforts to Bring Medigap “Birthday Rule” Right to Consumers
Read moreCalifornia Health Advocates submitted these two letters of support on behalf of Maryland’s HB 653 and SB 659 which would establish the “birthday rule” for Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap) for Marylanders. Our state originally adopted this rule more than 20 years ago, and Oregon adopted the same rule about 7 years ago. CHA applauds...
Simple Things You Can Do to Help Stop Medicare Fraud
Read moreLet’s make Medicare stronger for all of us. Did you know that fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60-90 billion each year? This fraud fundamentally damages the Medicare program by raising the cost of healthcare for everyone. It is vitally important to root out fraud, and Medicare needs your help! Protect Protecting your personal information...
House Leaders Introduce Bills to Prevent COBRA from Biting People Eligible for Medicare
Read more“Many retirees are unexpectedly exposed to out-of-pocket liability for any costs paid under COBRA benefits on or after date of Medicare eligibility and penalties for late enrollment in Medicare. Some of this risk would be eliminated if COBRA notices addressed the interaction with Medicare, and vice versa. Unfortunately, such information is not required under...
Expanding Access to Integrated Care for Dual Eligible Californians – CHA Joins Partners in Submitting Comments
Read moreCalifornia Health Advocates joined Justice in Aging and other partners across the state in submitting comments to the Department of Health Care Services regarding their plan to expand access to integrated care to all dual eligibles in California. For the past 6 years, seven counties have been a part of a demonstration project...
CHA Seeks Board Nominations ~ Next 3-Year Term Starts July 1, 2020
Read moreCalifornia Health Advocates (CHA) seeks new board members for new three year term beginning July 1, 2020. Nominations are due by March 31, 2020. MISSION & PURPOSE: California Health Advocates (CHA) provides quality Medicare and related healthcare coverage information, education, and policy advocacy. CHA also promotes the work of the Health Insurance...
CHA Opposes Proposed Rule to Increase Frequency of SSDI Continuing Disability Reviews
Read moreBoth Center for Medicare Advocacy (“Center”) and California Health Advocates (“CHA”) jointly submitted the following letter to Social Security Administration Commissioner, Andrew Saul. The letter states our opposition to the proposed rules to increase the frequency of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) continuing disability reviews (CDR). While CDRs are an important part of ensuring...