The COVID-19 relief bill currently in Congress would provide essential housing assistance for millions of older adults and families struggling to pay rent and avoid eviction, as well as funding to address homelessness. This is critical, as evictions unnecessarily put lives at risk and strain our already overstretched public health systems. In fact, evictions occurring between … [Read more...] about COVID Relief Bill Provides Critical Housing Assistance
CHA Joins Over 200 Organizations in Supporting Health Coverage Provisions in COVID Relief Package
In a letter to Congress co-led by Families USA and Community Catalyst, California Health Advocates joined over 215 organizations representing consumers advocates, labor, equity organizations, providers, plans, patients, public health organizations, child advocates, disability rights groups, aging organizations, and more issued strong support for the American Rescue Plan, … [Read more...] about CHA Joins Over 200 Organizations in Supporting Health Coverage Provisions in COVID Relief Package
CHA Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Policies Addressing COVID-19 Relief & Health Care Access for All
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
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
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
