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Let’s Take Action ~ Don’t Let the Trump Administration Lower the Poverty Limit
By Karen Fletcher on June 12, 2019
The Trump Administration has proposed harmful changes that would change how the federal poverty level is calculated, effectively lowering...
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Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Create California’s Master Plan for Aging by October 2020
By Karen 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...
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#KeepFamiliesTogether ~ Submit Your Comments Opposing New Proposed Rule Detrimental to Immigrant Families, Elders & Children
By Karen Fletcher on June 6, 2019
Earlier in May, the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new rule that would force 25,000...
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CHA Weighs in on Medigaps & Innovative Benefits
By Karen Fletcher on June 4, 2019
Bonnie Burns, our Training and Policy Specialist and also long-time consumer representative of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners...
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CHA Honors Bonnie Burns for Over 20 Years of Dedicated Work & Advocacy
By Karen Fletcher on May 9, 2019
California Health Advocates is deeply grateful for Bonnie Burns, our Training & Policy Specialist, and her many contributions to...
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House of Representatives Holds First “Medicare-for-All” Hearing
By Karen Fletcher on May 7, 2019
Last week, Congress’ House of Representatives held the first ever “Medicare-for-All” hearing. Six hours of emotional testimony was given...
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Social Security is Here for the Long Haul ~ Don’t Believe the Myths
By Karen Fletcher on April 25, 2019
With news headlines expounding on the doom of Social Security and Medicare, many people believe that Social Security will...
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Let’s Celebrate Older Americans Month in May ~ Connect, Create, Contribute
By Karen Fletcher on April 23, 2019
Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact throughout California. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators,...
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Keep Medigap Plans Standardized ~ Support SB 407
By Karen Fletcher on February 28, 2019
Approximately 11 million Medicare beneficiaries have Medicare Supplement insurance, better known as Medigap. Medigap pays some or all of...
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COBRA Warning for People Eligible for Medicare
By Karen Fletcher on January 15, 2019
If you are eligible for Medicare, regardless of whether you signed up for it, COBRA can bite you! COBRA...
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