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COVID Relief Bill Provides Critical Housing Assistance

February 23, 2021 By Karen Fletcher

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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

Filed Under: COVID-19, Letters and Comments to Policymakers, Professionals

CHA Joins Over 200 Organizations in Supporting Health Coverage Provisions in COVID Relief Package

February 19, 2021 By Karen Fletcher

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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

Filed Under: COVID-19, Health Care Reform, Letters and Comments to Policymakers, Low-income help, Medicare & Disabilities

CHA Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Policies Addressing COVID-19 Relief & Health Care Access for All

February 16, 2021 By Karen Fletcher

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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

Filed Under: COVID-19, Health Care Disparities, Letters and Comments to Policymakers, Low-income help

CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic

February 5, 2021 By Karen Fletcher

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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

Filed Under: COVID-19, Letters and Comments to Policymakers, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Basics, Prescription Drugs - Blog

CHA Supports California’s Affordable Drug Importation Act

February 1, 2021 By Karen Fletcher

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

Filed Under: Letters and Comments to Policymakers, Prescription Drugs - Blog

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