Let’s Take Action ~ Don’t Let the Trump Administration Lower the Poverty Limit
Read moreThe Trump Administration has proposed harmful changes that would change how the federal poverty level is calculated, effectively lowering...
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Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Create California’s Master Plan for Aging by October 2020
Read moreOn June 10, 2019, Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order on the development of a Master Plan for Aging. California Health...
#KeepFamiliesTogether ~ Submit Your Comments Opposing New Proposed Rule Detrimental to Immigrant Families, Elders & Children
Read moreEarlier in May, the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new rule that would force 25,000...
CHA Weighs in on Medigaps & Innovative Benefits
Read moreBonnie Burns, our Training and Policy Specialist and also long-time consumer representative of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners...
CHA Honors Bonnie Burns for Over 20 Years of Dedicated Work & Advocacy
Read moreCalifornia Health Advocates is deeply grateful for Bonnie Burns, our Training & Policy Specialist, and her many contributions to...
House of Representatives Holds First “Medicare-for-All” Hearing
Read moreLast week, Congress’ House of Representatives held the first ever “Medicare-for-All” hearing. Six hours of emotional testimony was given...
Social Security is Here for the Long Haul ~ Don’t Believe the Myths
Read moreWith news headlines expounding on the doom of Social Security and Medicare, many people believe that Social Security will...
Let’s Celebrate Older Americans Month in May ~ Connect, Create, Contribute
Read moreEach year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact throughout California. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators,...
Keep Medigap Plans Standardized ~ Support SB 407
Read moreApproximately 11 million Medicare beneficiaries have Medicare Supplement insurance, better known as Medigap. Medigap pays some or all of...
COBRA Warning for People Eligible for Medicare
Read moreIf you are eligible for Medicare, regardless of whether you signed up for it, COBRA can bite you! COBRA...