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Health Care Reform

California Health Advocates > Health Care Reform

Health care reform became law in March 2010 through 2 bills: Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act of 2010 (PPACA); and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HCERA). This section links to articles and resources on various aspects of health care reform, some affecting people with Medicare, and some affecting the pre-retiree population, ages 50-65. Also see the government’s website Healthcare.gov for more information.

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House of Representatives Holds First “Medicare-for-All” Hearing

House of Representatives Holds First “Medicare-for-All” Hearing

Karen Fletcher·May 7, 2019

Last week, Congress’ House of Representatives held the first ever “Medicare-for-All” hearing. Six hours of emotional testimony was given on…

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Graham-Cassidy Bill Again Pushes ACA Repeal & Threatens Health Coverage for Elders

Graham-Cassidy Bill Again Pushes ACA Repeal & Threatens Health Coverage for Elders

Karen Fletcher·September 18, 2017

Last week Senators Graham and Cassidy released another bill to replace and repeal the Affordable Care Act despite the current…

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Protect Our Health Care ~ 4 Simple Actions to Take Today!

Protect Our Health Care ~ 4 Simple Actions to Take Today!

Karen Fletcher·July 26, 2017

Below is an urgent update from our partners Justice in Aging on the imminent vote to repeal the Affordable Care…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare and Covered California

Karen Fletcher·December 11, 2014

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes called Obamacare, established standards and requirements for health insurance for people not covered by…

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Can I Choose Health Coverage through Covered California Instead of Medicare?

Karen Fletcher·August 8, 2014

Since last fall, we at California Health Advocates have received many questions related to Medicare and Covered California, the state’s…

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Protect Yourself from Obamacare Scams this Fall

Karen Fletcher·September 20, 2013

The roll out of the new health care program known as “Obamacare” begins in October, with enrollment from October 1,…

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