This section of our website provides our latest activity in national and state advocacy and public policy work on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries in California. Do you have a Medicare related coverage or beneficiary care access issue that you believe needs closer scrutiny? Send e-mail to news@cahealthadvocates.org or call 916-231-5110.
Advocacy & Policy Staff
See staff biographies and photos on our Staff page.
Bonnie Burns, Training & Policy Specialist
tel: 831-438-6677 | fax: 831-438-2441
bburns@cahealthadvocates.org
Bonnie Burns, Training & Policy Specialist
tel: 831-438-6677 | fax: 831-438-2441
bburns@cahealthadvocates.org
Visit these national organizations for more information on timely policy issues and Medicare coverage:
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Medicare Rights Center
National Health Law Program
National Senior Citizen’s Law Center
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Medicare Rights Center
National Health Law Program
National Senior Citizen’s Law Center
Comments to Policymakers
Have You heard of Digital democracy? This technology shows how decisions are made in California
Digital Democracy provides a powerful new way for Californians to understand and participate in their state government. It is a CalMatters project that uses technology and data to increase transparency,…
CHA Supports Bill Addressing Alarming Rise of Homelessness in California Older Adults & People with Disabilities
California Health Advocates submitted a letter of full support for SB 37 (Caballero) which addresses the alarming rise in homelessness among older adults and people with disabilities. Indeed, California accounts…
CHA Opposes May Revision’s Proposed Cuts & Delays for Key Aging & Disability Programs
Last month as an active member of the California Collaboration for Long-Term Care Services & Supports (CCLTSS), California Health Advocates submitted this letter along with the other 59 supporting organizations,…
CHA Calls on CMS to Fill In Medicare Advantage Public Data Gaps for Beneficiary Access & More
California Health Advocates joined 87 other organizations in submitting a letter of support for Center for Medicare Advocacy’s comments responding to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) RFI…
Legislative Testimony
CHA Provides Testimony on Long Term Care Insurance Rate Increases
October 25, 2016 Commissioner Alfred W. Redmer Jr. State of Maryland Insurance Administration Attention: Adam Zimmerman, Actuarial Analyst 200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700, Baltimore, MD 21202 RE: Long…
CHA Testifies on Behalf of Beneficiaries “Trapped in the Gap” at White House Conference on Aging
CHA Testifies on Behalf of Beneficiaries “Trapped in the Gap” at White House Conference on Aging
CHA Testifies on the Need for Long-Term Care Services & Recommends Innovative, Comprehensive Solutions
CHA Testifies on the Need for Long-Term Care Services & Recommends Innovative, Comprehensive Solutions
Proposed Increased Cost-Sharing in Medicare is a No Win Solution
Proposed Increased Cost-Sharing in Medicare is a No Win Solution
Medicare Redesign Proposals Pose Significant Risks to Beneficiaries
Medicare Redesign Proposals Pose Significant Risks to Beneficiaries
Gambling on Consumer Ignorance: Comprehensive Consumer Protections and Regulatory Scrutiny Are Required To Protect Purchasers of Long-Term Care Insurance Products
TESTIMONY of CALIFORNIA HEALTH ADVOCATES Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Private Insurance and Long-Term Care Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216 June 3, 2009 Washington D.C. NOTE: View archived…
1-800 MEDICARE: Continuing Problems for SHIPs and Medicare Beneficiaries
Written Testimony of Tatiana Fassieux Board Chair, California Health Advocates, and Program Manager, Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program, (HICAP) Of PASSAGES, Chico, CA Hearing: “1-800 MEDICARE: It’s Time for…
