As of April 1, all Californians 50 or older are now eligible for vaccination. And, every Californian 16 and up will be eligible for vaccination on April 15, 2021. This is great news, as vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The State plans to equitably distribute a safe and effective vaccine to everyone in California who wants it. That … [Read more...] about All California Residents Age 16+ Eligible for Vaccine as of 4/15 ~ How to Help You & Others Get Vaccinated
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
Vaccines Now Available to People 16-64 with High Risk Medical Conditions or Disabilities
California's Department of Public Health recently released new guidance via a fact sheet on vaccine availability for people 16-64 with high risk medical conditions or disabilities. This is great news! Below are the details. Vaccines for People with High-Risk Medical Conditions or Disabilities As of March 15, people with certain significant, high-risk medical conditions … [Read more...] about Vaccines Now Available to People 16-64 with High Risk Medical Conditions or Disabilities
Watch Out for COVID Survey Scams
We've been hearing about a new kind of COVID-19 scam....survey scams. Remember, if you come across a survey: Legitimate surveys won't offer money, gifts or any incentive to take them.Legitimate surveys won't have urgency such as, "You must take this survey in the next hour or it will expire."Check links by hovering over them. If they seem long and suspicious, don't click … [Read more...] about Watch Out for COVID Survey Scams
