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
CalABLE ~ People with Disabilities Can Invest in Their Future Without Losing Benefits
In the past, many people with disabilities found themselves in a financially tough situation, wanting to save for their high costs in support expenses and future financial security, but not wanting to jeopardize their eligibility for critical public benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This all changed in late 2018 … [Read more...] about CalABLE ~ People with Disabilities Can Invest in Their Future Without Losing Benefits
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
Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Test Would Provide More Equity & Stability for Californians with Low Incomes
California Health Advocates joins Justice in Aging, the Western Center on Law & Poverty and 100 other organizations in asking our state legislatures to eliminate Medi-Cal's asset test. The current asset limit of $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple has not increased since 1989. These low limits prevent seniors and many people with disabilities from saving enough … [Read more...] about Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Test Would Provide More Equity & Stability for Californians with Low Incomes
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
