Long-Term Care
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CalPERS Update #11: CalPERS to Offer 2nd Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit
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By Bonnie Burns, Training & Policy Specialist A public announcement of a second settlement is pending in the class action lawsuit against CalPERS long-term care insurance program. There will be a hearing on a motion for preliminary approval of a settlement conference on March 10th at 1:30 PM in Department 10 at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, […]
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CalPERS Update #10: Next Steps & Who Oversees CalPERS Anyway?
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By Bonnie Burns, Training & Policy Specialist Many CalPERS long term care policyholders have contacted California Health Advocates for information about the status of the lawsuit against CalPERS. We have attempted to get current information and have had the same experience many policyholders have had. We have no information beyond what can be found on the class […]
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CalPERS Update #9: Did You Receive a Letter About Past Due Premiums?
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Several CalPERS long term care insurance (LTCI) policyholders have contacted us about a letter indicating their premiums have not been received and are past due. We understand that this may affect an unknown number of CalPERs LTCI policyholders. Apparently CalPERS failed to include the November LTCI premium increase in deductions for pension or employee checks. If you […]
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CalPERS Long-Term Care Update #8 – Background & Next Steps
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By Bonnie Burns, Training & Policy Specialist This is an update to our previously published information about the proposed CalPERS Long-Term Care insurance class action settlement. If you lived in California on February 1, 2013 and had a Long-Term Care insurance policy from CalPERS with inflation protection benefits, and you were subjected to the 85% premium increase […]
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Updated Guidance Will Improve Safety and Quality of Care for Long-Term Care Residents
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One of many areas the pandemic highlighted that needs attention is the safety standards and access to quality of care for long-term care residents. With residents suffering disproportionately from COVID-19 infections, isolation and lack of care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working to remedy this situation through it’s recently released Surveyor’s […]
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