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Unbiased Info from CMS on Medicare Coverage Options is No Longer a Given
By Karen Fletcher on October 1, 2019
It is no longer a given that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will issue neutral, unbiased...
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CalFresh Applications Soar After Food Stamp Program Includes More Seniors & People with Disabilities
By Karen Fletcher on September 19, 2019
Beginning June 1, elderly and disabled residents who receive federal Supplemental Security Income became eligible to enroll in the...
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Advocates Propose Agenda Priorities for California’s Master Plan for Aging
By Karen Fletcher on September 16, 2019
California Health Advocates, along with over 100 other advocacy organizations statewide signed onto this letter that applauds the Governor’s...
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600,000 Seniors Depend on SNAP Benefits for Good Nutrition ~ Tell the Administration Not to Take Them Away
By Karen Fletcher on September 16, 2019
In July, the Trump Administration proposed a new rule that would take away Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from 3...
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CHA Voices Concerns on the New Medicare Plan Finder Tool
By Karen Fletcher on August 26, 2019
California Health Advocates submitted the letter below voicing our concerns and some solutions on the new Medicare Plan Finder...
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Learn Tips to Stop Illegal Robocalls
By Karen Fletcher on August 20, 2019
Do you or someone you know receive multiple unwanted and illegal robocalls a day? If so, our partners at...
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Need a New Social Security Card? You Can Do It Online
By Karen Fletcher on July 23, 2019
Did you know that now in 40 states across the county, including California, you can request a new Social...
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New Fraud Alert Targets Fraudulent Hospice Enrollments
By Karen Fletcher on July 18, 2019
Fraudulent hospice enrollments are on the rise and are dangerous. Not only do they rob Medicare and taxpayers of...
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Interested in Working with HICAP? HICAP Volunteer Coordinator Position is Open in Alameda County
By Karen Fletcher on July 3, 2019
Interested in fulfilling work, working with dedicated and passionate staff and volunteers helping people understand and navigate Medicare? If...
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#KeepFamiliesTogether ~ Submit Your Comments Opposing New Proposed Rule Detrimental to Immigrant Families, Elders & Children
By Karen Fletcher on June 6, 2019
Earlier in May, the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new rule that would force 25,000...
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