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PACT Act Brings Largest VA Health Care & Benefit Expansion in History

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on November 8, 2022

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If you or someone you love receives Veterans benefits, s/he may have their health care and/or benefits increased due to the recent PACT Act. This Act, perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history, is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The full name of the law … [Read more...] about PACT Act Brings Largest VA Health Care & Benefit Expansion in History

Filed Under: Medicare & Disabilities, Medicare & Other Health Insurance, Professionals, Resources

Clarification on Military Service and Increased Social Security Benefits

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on January 20, 2022

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A misleading letter, from an unknown source, is circulating online that mentions a $1,200 special Social Security earnings credit for people who served in the military. We're helping the Social Security Administration (SSA) make sure that veterans with active and inactive service have the appropriate information that they need and do not take unnecessary action. Here are the … [Read more...] about Clarification on Military Service and Increased Social Security Benefits

Filed Under: Resources, Medicare & Other Health Insurance

The COBRA & Medicare Conundrum

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on November 19, 2021

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The COBRA & Medicare Conundrum Regarding the American Rescue Plan Act By Bonnie Burns, Consultant to California Health Advocates Background The federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) included a provision for federally subsidized premium assistance COBRA coverage from April 1, to September 30, 2021 for certain qualified individuals and their dependents. In some … [Read more...] about The COBRA & Medicare Conundrum

Filed Under: Medicare & Other Health Insurance, Medicare Basics, Professionals

Medigap’s “Birthday Rule” is Extended to 60 Days

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on April 14, 2020

Want to change to a different Medigap plan? If you live in California and have a Medigap plan, you can. Our state law allows you an opportunity to buy certain plans without a health screening each year starting on your birthday for at least 60 days. This window used to be 30 days, but, thanks to the passage of SB 407 (Monning) in 2019, this Medigap "Birthday Rule" has been … [Read more...] about Medigap’s “Birthday Rule” is Extended to 60 Days

Filed Under: Medicare & Other Health Insurance

CHA Applauds Maryland’s Efforts to Bring Medigap “Birthday Rule” Right to Consumers

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on March 4, 2020

California Health Advocates submitted these two letters of support on behalf of Maryland's HB 653 and SB 659 which would establish the “birthday rule” for Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap) for Marylanders. Our state originally adopted this rule more than 20 years ago, and Oregon adopted the same rule about 7 years ago. CHA applauds Maryland's efforts to extend this right … [Read more...] about CHA Applauds Maryland’s Efforts to Bring Medigap “Birthday Rule” Right to Consumers

Filed Under: Advocacy & Policy, Letters and Comments to Policymakers, Medicare & Other Health Insurance

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