California Health Advocates signed onto a letter with Families USA and numerous advocacy organizations across the nation urging the Biden Administration and Congress to ensure that policy proposals advanced in the coming months adhere to the following principles: Our health care systems must deliver high quality care for everyone. Every child, every family, every older … [Read more...] about CHA Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Policies Addressing COVID-19 Relief & Health Care Access for All
Have You Received a “Surcharge” from Your LTC Insurance? Learn What It Is & Whether You Need to Pay It
Some policyholders with a long term care insurance policy have received a notice from their insurance company advising them of an additional charge on their policy. This charge could be for a one-time payment of less than $50, or for a small monthly amount spread over less than 18 months. Each notice and amount is different, depending on the insurance company … [Read more...] about Have You Received a “Surcharge” from Your LTC Insurance? Learn What It Is & Whether You Need to Pay It
CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic
California Health Advocates joins many organizations across the nation in advocating for ongoing Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, and equitable relief for premium Medicare Part A and B during the pandemic. Older adults and people with disabilities are at high risk of infection, serious illness, and even death from COVID-19, and if … [Read more...] about CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic
Podcast Provides Quick Tips on Avoiding COVID-19 Scams & Other Fraud
In a short but comprehensive podcast, Micki Nozaki, our Senior Medicare Patrol Project Director, outlines three current areas of Medicare fraud, including COVID scams and provides great tips to avoid them. Durable Medical Equipment Scams The first area Nozaki reviews are the classic durable medical equipment (DME) scams, where beneficiaries may respond to an ad in the … [Read more...] about Podcast Provides Quick Tips on Avoiding COVID-19 Scams & Other Fraud
CHA Supports California’s Affordable Drug Importation Act
California Health Advocates submitted this letter in support of Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager's California Affordable Drug Importation Act (AB XX). AB XX will increase access to safe, affordable prescription drugs by establishing a state-run program to import wholesale pharmaceuticals from Canada and upon federal approval, from additional countries that meet specified … [Read more...] about CHA Supports California’s Affordable Drug Importation Act
