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
Medi-Cal Share of Cost Needs Reform – CHA Calls on Governor Newsom
California Health Advocates, along with 41 other advocacy organizations across the state, submitted a letter to Governor Newsom asking him to reform Medi-Cal's share of cost calculation in his 2022-2023 January budget proposal. Even though the recent increase in allowable income for free Medi-Cal has helped a large number of people access medical care without a huge share of … [Read more...] about Medi-Cal Share of Cost Needs Reform – CHA Calls on Governor Newsom
CalPERS Long Term Care Insurance Update #4: Replacement Coverage Deadline Extended
By Bonnie Burns, Consultant to California Health Advocates If you expressed an interest in a replacement policy for your CalPERS long-term care insurance, you may be wondering why you haven’t heard anything from the Settlement Administrator. The deadline to inform you about replacement coverage has been extended, but that information is not on the Settlement website and … [Read more...] about CalPERS Long Term Care Insurance Update #4: Replacement Coverage Deadline Extended
New Medicare Preventive Benefits Available to You
Have you received your Medicare & You 2022 booklet? If not, you can download one at Medicare.gov. They are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese, and are available in braille and audio. Highlighted below are the new Medicare preventive benefits available in 2022 that are outlined in the booklet. For a full list of Medicare's preventive benefits, see … [Read more...] about New Medicare Preventive Benefits Available to You
Medicare’s Open Enrollment is in Full Swing – Watch for Open Enrollment Scams
Between Oct 15 – Dec 7, you can make changes to your health coverage. Medicare's Open Enrollment is one of the few times you can return to Original Medicare, switch MA and/or Part D drug plans, or join a health plan. Yet, navigating so many plans and choices can be confusing and creates a ripe environment for fraud. For free, unbiased Medicare information and assistance, … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Open Enrollment is in Full Swing – Watch for Open Enrollment Scams
