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CHA Supports the BENES Act as Included in H.R. 3417

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on June 25, 2019

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

Filed Under: Advocacy & Policy, Health Care Reform, Letters and Comments to Policymakers, Professionals

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Create California’s Master Plan for Aging by October 2020

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on June 11, 2019

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

Filed Under: Health Care Reform, Long-Term Care, News, Professionals

Bipartisan BENES Act Would Simplify Medicare Part B Enrollment

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on May 15, 2019

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

Filed Under: Health Care Reform, Medicare Basics, Professionals

Medicare Part B Fairness Act Would Relieve Part B Penalties

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on April 18, 2019

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

Filed Under: Health Care Reform, Medicare Basics, Professionals

New Tool Available to Compare Medicare-for-All & Other Public Health Plan Proposals

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on April 2, 2019

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

Filed Under: Health Care Reform, Professionals

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