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HICAP Seeks Volunteers to Help with Medicare Questions
By Karen Fletcher on February 14, 2019
Are you retired and looking for a meaningful volunteer experience? The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) may be perfect...
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The Benefits & “How To” of Creating an Oral Health Benefit in Medicare
By Karen Fletcher on February 7, 2019
Did you know that over 50% of older adults don’t have access to oral health care? This is the...
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Statement on Governor’s New Year Budget ~ Good Investments & More is Needed for Long Term Care Needs of Older Adults & Those with Disabilities
By Karen Fletcher on January 29, 2019
The Governor’s January 2019-20 budget proposal makes much-needed investments in California’s communities. Yet, more is required to address the...
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Senate Bill Introduced to Include Dental Benefit as Part of Medicare Part B
By Karen Fletcher on January 24, 2019
In early January, Senator Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019 (S. 22) which would add...
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Alert ~ Delayed Billing for Medicare Part B Premium Payments in December 2018
By Karen Fletcher on January 9, 2019
We just received word from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that there was a delay in...
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Beware of Fake Calls Regarding Your Social Security Number
By Karen Fletcher on January 9, 2019
Last fall we warned of “spoofed” Social Security phone scams, where scammers “appear” to be from Social Security and...
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New Fact Sheet on Medicare Part C & D Plan Enrollment Changes for Dual Eligibles
By Karen Fletcher on January 8, 2019
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new rules limiting enrollment and disenrollment from Medicare Advantage (Part...
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CalABLE Provides People with Disabilities a Path to Economic Security
By Karen Fletcher on January 7, 2019
California’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (CalABLE) program is now open for enrollment! This is great news for hundreds...
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DME Conviction & Fraud Settlement Reported
By Karen Fletcher on January 2, 2019
Durable medical equipment (DME) fraud continues to be one of the top kinds of fraud reported to our California...
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CHA Shares 2019 Priorities for Long Term Services and Supports
By Karen Fletcher on December 28, 2018
California Health Advocates (CHA) is an active member of the California Collaborative for Long Term Services and Supports (CCLTSS)....
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