California Health Advocates submitted comments along with our partners at Center for Medicare Advocacy to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) regarding our support of key provisions of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act (S. 1280/H.R.2477) that were included in section 120 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act … [Read more...] about CHA Applauds New Proposed Rule Making Medicare Enrollment Easier
Raise Medi-Cal’s Monthly Maintenance Need to a Livable Amount
California Health Advocates submitted a letter of support for AB 1900 (Arambula), which would raise the maintenance need level of the Medi-Cal Medically Needy program to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). This is long overdue, as Medi-Cal's current maintenance need income level has been frozen at $600 for an individual since 1989, which is 55% FPL. That means that for … [Read more...] about Raise Medi-Cal’s Monthly Maintenance Need to a Livable Amount
CHA Calls for Increased Consumer Protections & Oversight of Part C & D Plans
California Health Advocates worked together with Center for Medicare Advocacy to submit comments on the proposed rule for Medicare Part C and D. While we wholeheartedly support several of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS’) stated goals of the proposed rule, namely to “strengthen consumer protections to ensure MA and Part D beneficiaries have accurate and … [Read more...] about CHA Calls for Increased Consumer Protections & Oversight of Part C & D Plans
Invest in Medicaid’s Home & Community Based Services – It’s Important
Most older adults and people with disabilities desire to live at home. Unfortunately, many people aren't able to do so because they can't access the support services needed to able to live independently in the community. One of the biggest reasons why is because Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) is underfunded. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to endanger … [Read more...] about Invest in Medicaid’s Home & Community Based Services – It’s Important
Build Back Better Invests in Crucial Services for Older Adults & People with Disabilities
California Health Advocates submitted the letter below as part of the California Collaborative for Long Term Services and Supports in support of the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), which makes critical investments to supportive services for older adults and disabled individuals nationwide. December 17, 2021 Senator Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office … [Read more...] about Build Back Better Invests in Crucial Services for Older Adults & People with Disabilities
