Last month, the Biden Administration rescinded proposed Part D changes by the former administration that would've restricted people's access to important categories of drugs, such as antidepressants and immunosuppressants. The Trump Administration made these changes on January 19, one day before Biden's inauguration. The proposed changes pertained to Part D demonstration … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Rescinds Proposed Part D Changes That Would Have Weakened Access to Essential Medications
CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic
California Health Advocates joins many organizations across the nation in advocating for ongoing Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, and equitable relief for premium Medicare Part A and B during the pandemic. Older adults and people with disabilities are at high risk of infection, serious illness, and even death from COVID-19, and if … [Read more...] about CHA Advocates for Ongoing Special Enrollment Periods & Equitable Relief During Pandemic
CHA Supports California’s Affordable Drug Importation Act
California Health Advocates submitted this letter in support of Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager's California Affordable Drug Importation Act (AB XX). AB XX will increase access to safe, affordable prescription drugs by establishing a state-run program to import wholesale pharmaceuticals from Canada and upon federal approval, from additional countries that meet specified … [Read more...] about CHA Supports California’s Affordable Drug Importation Act
Your Protections to Access Care During COVID-19
Living in a time of a public health emergency, the current COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to know your extra Medicare protections to access health care when you need it. Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans have certain guidelines they must follow to ensure your access to care. Below is a summary of the important points to know, quoted from the SHIP Technical … [Read more...] about Your Protections to Access Care During COVID-19
Problems with Medicare Plan Finder Giving Inaccurate Information
Medicare beneficiaries across the country are in the midst of navigating their health care coverage options for 2021. Medicare's annual Open Enrollment, which is from Oct 15 - Dec 7, is in full swing, and is the main time each year that beneficiaries can return to Original Medicare or change their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D drug coverage for the upcoming year. To do this, … [Read more...] about Problems with Medicare Plan Finder Giving Inaccurate Information
