Below is a letter of support of the advancement of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act as included in larger piece of legislation, the Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization (BETTER) Act of 2019 (H.R. 3417). Submitted by Medicare Rights Center, California Health Advocates and 84 other advocacy … [Read more...] about CHA Supports the BENES Act as Included in H.R. 3417
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Create California’s Master Plan for Aging by October 2020
On June 10, 2019, Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order on the development of a Master Plan for Aging. California Health Advocates commends our Governor for making the well-being of our state's older adults a priority. This Executive Order is the first step towards creating our future where all Californians, regardless of ethnicity, education or economic status, can grow … [Read more...] about Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Create California’s Master Plan for Aging by October 2020
Bipartisan BENES Act Would Simplify Medicare Part B Enrollment
For many people nearing Medicare eligibility, the question about whether or not to sign up for Medicare Part B is confusing and has significant financial and health coverage access consequences for getting it "wrong". Those who are already receiving Social Security benefits at 65 years of age, don't need to worry as they will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. … [Read more...] about Bipartisan BENES Act Would Simplify Medicare Part B Enrollment
Medicare Part B Fairness Act Would Relieve Part B Penalties
Earlier this year, Representatives Katie Hill (D-CA-25) and Brian Babin (R-TX-36) introduced the Medicare Part B Fairness Act (H.R. 1788). This bill would limit the amount and duration of the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty and expand the Special Enrollment Period to people with other forms of pre-Medicare insurance (such as COBRA and retiree insurance) outside of … [Read more...] about Medicare Part B Fairness Act Would Relieve Part B Penalties
New Tool Available to Compare Medicare-for-All & Other Public Health Plan Proposals
With a Democrat majority in the House and the 2020 election closer each day, a renewed interest and energy for expanding public health care programs is emerging in current proposed legislation. Proposals cover a broad scope, ranging from creating a national Medicare-for-all plan to allowing people to buy into public plans such as Medicare and/or Medicaid. The Kaiser Family … [Read more...] about New Tool Available to Compare Medicare-for-All & Other Public Health Plan Proposals
