This week, California Governor Newsom signed 770 bills into law. One of them was AB 570 (Santiago), also known as the "Parent Healthcare Act" that becomes effective for individual health care coverage issued, amended or renewed beginning January 1, 2023. This change in the law will allow adult children to add their parents or step parents to their individual … [Read more...] about Parent Healthcare Act (AB 570) Allows Californians to Add Parents to Their Healthcare
CHA Supports SB 556 – The California Connectivity Act
We at California Health Advocates have submitted our support for SB 556 - The California Connectivity Act, introduced by Senator Bill Dodd. Californians rely on wireless services for distance learning, telehealth, public safety, remote working and more. The pandemic has made clear that reliable, high-speed wireless broadband is a lifeline and that a lack of connectivity can … [Read more...] about CHA Supports SB 556 – The California Connectivity Act
CHA Supports Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Limit for Programs Serving Seniors & People with Disabilities
California health advocates submitted a letter of support for AB 470 (Carrillo) which would eliminate the asset limit for Medi-Cal programs serving seniors and persons with disabilities, who are most at risk of COVID-19. Increased access to Medi-Cal and health care services allows people to maintain financial stability while ensuring access to affordable health care, which is … [Read more...] about CHA Supports Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Limit for Programs Serving Seniors & People with Disabilities
CHA Supports AB 383, Providing Oversight for Older Adult Mental Health Programs
California Health Advocates submitted a letter of support for AB 383 which would establish an Older Adult Mental Health Services Administrator with the Dept. of Health Care Services to oversee mental health services for older adults. Some of the Administrator's responsibilities would include developing outcome and related indicators for older adults for the purpose of assessing … [Read more...] about CHA Supports AB 383, Providing Oversight for Older Adult Mental Health Programs
CHA Supports AB 1083 ~ Nursing Pilot Program in Senior Affordable Housing
California Health Advocates submitted a letter in support of AB 1083 (Nazarian) – Senior affordable housing: nursing pilot program. CHA recognizes that this nursing pilot program in affordable housing could be a game-changer in providing older adults the education and supports to age in place. It could also help residents navigate a complicated health care system and … [Read more...] about CHA Supports AB 1083 ~ Nursing Pilot Program in Senior Affordable Housing
