Below is an alert posted by our partners, Justice in Aging about possible devastating cuts to Medicaid. Comments are due January 4, 2021. This proposed rule change would mean that California could eliminate or cut ‘optional’ Medicaid benefits like Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) as … [Read more...] about No Cuts to Medicaid ~ Submit Your Comments to HHS
CHA Opposes Proposed Rule to Increase Frequency of SSDI Continuing Disability Reviews
Both Center for Medicare Advocacy ("Center") and California Health Advocates ("CHA") jointly submitted the following letter to Social Security Administration Commissioner, Andrew Saul. The letter states our opposition to the proposed rules to increase the frequency of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) continuing disability reviews (CDR). While CDRs are an important … [Read more...] about CHA Opposes Proposed Rule to Increase Frequency of SSDI Continuing Disability Reviews
CHA Joins over 50 Organizations Opposed to Congressional Tax Plan
CHA joined over 50 organizations concerned about access to affordable, high-quality health care and long-term services and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families, sent letters to Congressional leaders in both the House and the Senate on Friday, December 15th in opposition to the tax bill that is likely to be voted on next week. The letters … [Read more...] about CHA Joins over 50 Organizations Opposed to Congressional Tax Plan
Explaining Cuts to Medicare by Bonnie Burns, Guest Contributor
No, cuts to Medicare are not actually required in the proposed tax bill. However, previously Congress passed legislation known as PAYGO. This legislation requires automatic across the board spending cuts to federal programs when the current deficit is exceeded. The current proposed tax cut bill is projected by the Joint Committee on Taxation to increase the current deficit … [Read more...] about Explaining Cuts to Medicare by Bonnie Burns, Guest Contributor
Bonnie Burns Testifies on Consumer Concerns Regarding PennTreaty’s Liquidation Long-Term Care Policies
Bonnie Burns, our Training and Policy Specialist, provided the following oral testimony at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Consumer Liaison Committee meeting on April 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. I represent consumers, those who bought the PennTreaty policies. This liquidation is where the theoretical meets reality. The Pennsylvania department … [Read more...] about Bonnie Burns Testifies on Consumer Concerns Regarding PennTreaty’s Liquidation Long-Term Care Policies
