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Why Free, Unbiased Medicare Counseling Matters: CHA’s Letter to MedPAC on SHIPs
As the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) reviews State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), California Health Advocates’ Bonnie Burns sent the Commission a letter urging it to recognize what SHIPs do and why their independence matters. In California, our…
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New Issue Brief: Addressing the COBRA-Medicare “Ghost Coverage” Gap
Including Policy Recommendations to Protect Older Workers from Financial harm By Bonnie Burns, Training and Policy Director, California Health Advocates Older workers who elect COBRA continuation coverage typically believe they are keeping the same health coverage they had while…
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Got a Call or Letter About a Medicare Survey? Here’s What to Know
We almost always say: Medicare will never call you. But there’s one important exception — and it’s happening now. Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) selects up to 30,000 Medicare beneficiaries to participate in the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey…
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Understanding Open Enrollment & Medicare Changes in 2027
Have questions on how to navigate Medicare’s Open Enrollment period (Oct 15 – Dec 7)? Wondering about Medicare changes in 2027? If so, watch our recorded webinar, What’s New With Medicare in 2027? Navigation Tips for Open Enrollment. In the webinar, Tatiana Fassieux, our…
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Is Your Medicare Advantage Plan Leaving? Here Are Your Rights to Access Coverage, Including a Medigap
With Medicare’s Open Enrollment in full swing, many Medicare beneficiaries have questions regarding their options and rights to a Medigap plan if their current Medicare Advantage (MA) plan is terminating effective January 1st. Below are some helpful Q&As to address these…
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SMP Liaison Spotlight – Meet Pat Macholl!
Pat Macholl spent over 25 years in the broadcast industry before becoming a volunteer with the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) and the California Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). After retiring in 2010, she came across an article about HICAP in her local…
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Having Trouble Accessing Prescriptions, Medical Equipment or Care? Immediate Advocacy Can Help!
If you or a loved is having trouble obtaining their prescriptions at the pharmacy, getting a surgery scheduled, or addressing an issue with Medicare-covered durable medical equipment (DME) — like a wheelchair, walker, or home oxygen machine, there’s a free resource that can help…
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Welcome to Our New Education & Strategic Outreach Director, Bill Proulx!
Please join us in welcoming Bill Proulx as our new Education & Strategic Outreach Director! Bill brings a wealth of experience in Medicare counseling, program management, staff and volunteer training, and community outreach. Since 2020, he has served as the HICAP Program Manager…
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Protect Yourself from Medicare Scams During Open Enrollment
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is coming soon! Running from October 15 to December 7, this is the time to review your coverage and make changes for 2027. Unfortunately, it’s also prime time for scams and misleading marketing. Here’s how to stay safe: If you suspect fraud or…
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Federal Medicare Updates: What H.R. 1, 2027 Plan Rules, & SSA Changes Mean for Beneficiaries
Last month, California Health Advocates hosted an information-packed webinar featuring David Lipschutz, Co-Director and Attorney at the Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA), covering significant federal Medicare developments beneficiaries and advocates need to know heading into…
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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15 — Here’s How to Make the Most of It
Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to review their coverage and make changes for the year ahead. Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 — and taking even a little time to review your options could save you money and ensure you have the…