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Californians Deserve an Alternative to Nursing Homes ~ Support AB 2233
By Karen Fletcher on September 6, 2018
AB 2233 (Kaira) expands California’s Assisted Living Waiver Program, which offers seniors and persons with disabilities the option to...
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Administration Imposes Deep Cuts to Grants Helping Americans Buy ACA Plans…Again
By Karen Fletcher on July 30, 2018
Earlier this month the Trump Administration took more actions towards sabotaging the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and people’s access...
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Newly Introduced Bill Would Strengthen Medigaps & Consumer Protections
By Karen Fletcher on July 24, 2018
Earlier this month, Representative Sandy Levin (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, introduced the Medigap...
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What Can You Do If You’re Denied Coverage for a Drug? Understanding Medicare Part D Appeals
By Karen Fletcher on June 5, 2018
What can you do if your Part D prescription drug plan will not cover a drug that you need?...
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Report Exposes Major Shortcomings in Medicare Plan Finder
By Karen Fletcher on May 16, 2018
Medicare beneficiaries and those becoming newly eligible for Medicare are repeatedly told to turn to the federal government’s Medicare...
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Engage at Any Age ~ May is Older Americans Month!
By Karen Fletcher on April 26, 2018
Across the country, older Americans – a rapidly growing population – are taking part in activities that promote wellness...
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Denti-Cal Re-instated for Adults on Full Medi-Cal
By Karen Fletcher on April 11, 2018
Beginning January 1, 2018, Medi-Cal re-instated Denti-Cal benefits for all adults on full Medi-Cal. These benefits had been cut...
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How Does Medicare Work with Federal & Military Benefits?
By Karen Fletcher on April 5, 2018
Medicare coverage works differently with other kinds of insurance. Below is an explanation on how Medicare works with federal...
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Speaking Out Against Senior Scams at Senate Aging Committee
By Karen Fletcher on March 14, 2018
One of our partners, Adrienne Omansky, Founder and Director of Stop Senior Scams Acting Program (SSSAP) testified in front...
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National Call-In Day! Fund Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person Program
By Karen Fletcher on February 1, 2018
Join a national effort to urge Congress to fund a critical program that helps older adults and people with...
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