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CHA Advocates for Timely Implementation of Medi-Cal Share of Cost Reform
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California Health Advocates, along with 70 other advocacy organizations statewide, submitted a letter to Governor Newsom requesting that implementation of Medi-Cal Share of Cost reform be included in his January 2024-25 Budget Proposal. This would make the reform effective in January 2025, subject to budget appropriation. We urge the timely implementation of this reform beginning…
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California Simplifies Medicare Enrollment for Low-Income Adults: Governor Signs SB 311 for Part A Buy-In
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In October, Governor Newsom signed SB 311 (Eggman), legislation which will simplify Medicare enrollment for low-income adults and make California a Part A Buy-In State. Becoming a “Part A Buy-In State” means California will be able to automatically enroll eligible individuals into Medicare Part A anytime during the year and eliminate the current cumbersome, time-limited…
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New Medicare Benefits & Changes Starting Jan 1, 2024
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2024 will bring some positive changes and expanded Medicare benefits. Below is a summary of some of these changes with references for more information. You can also view your 2024 Medicare & You handbook for more information. Prescription Drug Savings Starting January 1, 2024, if you have Medicare drug coverage (Part D) and your out-of-pocket…
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Medi-Cal Termination? You May Qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period
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As the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous eligibility requirements that were put in place during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) continues, older adults who have lost their Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) may be confused as to what their options are. Should they enroll in Medicare? If so, how? If they’re eligible for Medicare, the…
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California Approved to Eliminate Asset Tests for Medi-Cal programs 1/1/24
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently granted California’s request to completely eliminate Medi-Cal’s asset test as of January 1, 2024. This means that beginning on January 1, 2024, income-eligible people will be able to access Medi-Cal’s Aged and Disabled program, Medicare Savings Programs, and Long-Term Care programs regardless of assets. California is…
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