A Rapid Response to COVID-19 ~ Learn How CDA is Here for You
Read moreOur California Department on Aging (CDA) took this COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to revamp and expand their services and further align their priorities with those Governor Newsom outlined for the State’s Master Plan for Aging. Their digital document, Aging Matters: CDA’s Rapid Response to COVID-19 outlines five main areas of action: Redesigning and...
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FAQs on COVID-19 Medicare Coverage
Read moreThis Q&A answers questions beneficiaries, family members and caregivers may have regarding a wide range of Medicare coverage issues during the pandemic, including questions about services unrelated to the coronavirus. This tip sheet was developed by National Council on Aging (NCOA), the Senior Medicare Patrol and the SHIP Technical Assistance Resource Center. COVID-19...
CHA & Advocates Nationwide Call on Congress to Ensure Public Health, Safety & Access to Care for All Re: COVID-19
Read moreCalifornia Health Advocates joins advocates across the country in encouraging our Congressional leaders to build on past bipartisan efforts and ensure all individuals have equitable access to testing and treatment for COVID-19; equip states and localities with sufficient financial support to combat the crisis; provide protection and support to the health care workforce and...
Let’s Stay Connected ~ A Pledge to Care for Each Other, Friendship Line & Resources to Stay Well
Read moreIn the end of March, Governor Newsom called on everyone to take the pledge to check in with the older and at-risk adults in their lives. Since then, individuals, volunteer organizations, health plans, government programs and more have generated tens of thousands of calls to check-in. This is what people do in hard times ~ they reach...
Relief Payments from the CARES Act Will Not Be Counted as Income for Those in Means-Tested Programs
Read moreWe’ve had several questions regarding how the economic impact payments (EIP) coming from the federal government per the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,and Economic Recovery (CARES) Act will affect people’s eligibility for Medi-Cal, and other means-tested programs. The good news is that, in all cases, the economic impact payments coming from the federal government per CARES...
Medigap’s “Birthday Rule” is Extended to 60 Days
Read moreWant to change to a different Medigap plan? If you live in California and have a Medigap plan, you can. Our state law allows you an opportunity to buy certain plans without a health screening each year starting on your birthday for at least 60 days. This window used to be 30 days, but,...
Advocates Demand Removal of Barriers for Medicare Enrollment During COVID Pandemic
Read moreCalifornia Health Advocates joins our partners at Justice in Aging and advocates nationwide in demanding that the Department of Health and Human Services take action to remove barriers and to streamline enrollment in health insurance coverage for low-income older adults and people with disabilities who are at highest risk of serious illness and death...
Avoid COVID-19 Scams & Counterfeits ~ Quick Tips to Safely Purchase Medicines Online
Read moreSince COVID-19 reached the United States, brick-and-mortar and online stores have been experiencing shortages of items such as hand sanitizer, paper products, medicines, and medical supplies. Americans who cannot find important over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines locally may seek them from new online sources, especially if they are facing hardship because of the pandemic….