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01/09/2026

We have some great news to share! 😁🌟Today in Los Angeles, California Health Advocates Executive Director and SMP Statewide Director, Catherina Isidro and SMP partner, Sheila Clark, President & CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) met with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Together, they elevated urgent concerns about Medicare hospice fraud, sharing real-world testimonials and examples of fraudulent home health and hospice elections that harm patients, families, and the integrity of Medicare.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring California’s voice—and beneficiaries’ lived experiences—directly to CMS leadership. This is an important step toward stronger oversight, accountability, and protections for older adults and people with disabilities.

01/09/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Tiffany Huyenh-Cho, JD - Justice in Aging

Major federal policy changes are reshaping access to health care—and Tiffany Huyenh-Cho will break down what advocates need to know.

In this critical session, Tiffany will cover:

How H.R.1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill Act”) cuts over $1 trillion from Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA

Impacts on older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and immigrant communities

Changes to Medicare, Medi-Cal eligibility, and ACA cost-sharing

Risks to California’s Medi-Cal funding and programs

The implementation timeline and practical strategies to help mitigate harm and maintain access to care

Tiffany brings deep expertise in Medicare-Medicaid policy and a strong equity lens, drawing from her legal aid background and current advocacy work at Justice in Aging.

📍 CHA Conference | January 12–14, 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: https://cahealthadvocates.org/conference
🔗 Full schedule: https://cahealthadvocates.org/schedule

01/08/2026

Breaking NEWS! Just now, 17 House Republicans joined with all House Democrats to pass a clean, three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits!! This is great news!! The bill now goes to the Senate, where Leader Thune has been non-committal about when, or if, he will bring the bill up for a vote.

Now it's our job to put pressure on Senators to bring a clean extension of the enhanced tax credits up for a vote ASAP. To do so, contact your Senators:

🌟Email them using CHN Action's form: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/congress-must-pass-an-extension-of-the-aca-premium-tax-credits-and-make-health-insurance-more-affordable-for-tens-of-millions-of-people

🌟Call Congress using the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and/or Indivisible's call tool: https://indivisible.org/resource/call-now-tell-your-republican-representative-vote-yes-lowering-healthcare-costs

Also, see our recent article for more resources and information: https://cahealthadvocates.org/action-to-extend-aca-tax-credits/

01/08/2026

Navigating Medicare while working—or transitioning into retirement—can be tricky. That’s why we’re excited to feature Bonnie Burns, a nationally recognized Medicare expert, at the CHA Conference.

Bonnie’s session will unpack:

--When and how Medicare eligibility begins during and after employment

--How Medicare works alongside employer coverage

-- Common pitfalls and "traps" when COBRA and Medicare overlap

-- How to avoid coverage gaps and costly late-enrollment penalties

With more than 40 years of experience in Medicare and supplemental insurance—and a CMS “Beneficiary Services Certificate of Merit” recipient—Bonnie is known for turning complex rules into clear, actionable guidance advocates can trust.

📍 CHA Conference | January 12–14, 2026
🔗 Register today: cahealthadvocates.org/conference
🔗 View session details: cahealthadvocates.org/schedule

01/08/2026

Learn What’s New for Medicare in 2026
Plus, Kim Brandt, CMS Deputy Administrator to speak at CHA Conference, Action to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Spike in Medicare Scam Calls & More! - https://mailchi.mp/cahealthadvocates/learn-whats-new-for-medicare-in-2026

01/07/2026

We’re pleased to spotlight David Lipschutz at the CHA Conference, where he’ll deliver a timely deep dive into federal Medicare policy updates that directly affect beneficiaries and advocates.

David’s session will cover:

Oversight and access to care in Medicare Advantage plans

The future of the Part D prescription drug benefit

Implementation of H.R.1 and its impacts on Medicare beneficiaries

Key trade-offs between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare

With years of experience shaping Medicare policy at the federal level—and a professional history that includes serving as a staff attorney right here at California Health Advocates—David brings both national perspective and California-rooted expertise.

📍 CHA Conference | January 12–14, 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: cahealthadvocates.org/conference
🔗 Full schedule: cahealthadvocates.org/schedule

01/06/2026

🌴✨ Conference Countdown! ✨🌴

We’re excited for the 2026 California Health Advocates (CHA) & California Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Conferences, happening January 12–16, 2026 in the beautiful Palm Springs area!

🎤 We’re thrilled to welcome Kim Brandt, Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Administrator at CMS, as a keynote speaker—sharing CMS priorities for 2026, Medicare integrity updates, and strategies to combat fraud, waste, and abuse.

You’ll also hear from leading voices at the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging, FBI, California DOJ, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and more.

📚 Learn. 🤝 Connect. 🌞 Recharge.
👉 Register today: https://cahealthadvocates.org/conference/

👉 View the full schedule: https://cahealthadvocates.org/schedule/

01/05/2026

We’re honored to welcome William Benson to the 2026 CHA & SMP Conferences!

William Benson was instrumental in the creation of HICAP, California’s Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program—the first program of its kind in the nation to provide free, unbiased Medicare counseling. HICAP’s success became the model for today’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), now operating in every state.

At the conference, William will share the history, vision, and enduring importance of HICAP/SHIP, and why these trusted programs remain a lifeline for older adults—especially in today’s challenging political and policy climate.

📅 Join us January 12–16, 2026 | Palm Springs
👉 Register: https://cahealthadvocates.org/conference/

👉 See the full schedule: https://cahealthadvocates.org/schedule/

12/31/2025

🌿 Closing out 2025 with gratitude—and hope.💫

This year, your support fueled advocacy, education, and protection for California’s 6.8 million Medicare beneficiaries and their families. In uncertain times, your generosity helped us show up with compassion, expertise, and persistence.

If you'd like to make a last-minute donation before the new year - we are grateful for your support! 🙂🙏🏼 https://cahealthadvocates.org/donate/

Thank you for standing with California Health Advocates. 🥰🙏🏼🌟 Together, we’re building a stronger future for older adults and people with disabilities across our state.

12/30/2025

H.R. 1 — legislation signed into law on July 1, 2025 — delayed key federal rules meant to make it easier for people to enroll in Medicare Savings Programs. But states are not powerless.

Learn how states can still move forward with policies that simplify enrollment and help older adults access vital financial help with Medicare costs in Justice in Aging's recent issue brief: https://justiceinaging.org/final-rule-enrollment-in-medicare-savings-programs/

12/29/2025

⚠️ Important Medi-Cal Update for 2026 ⚠️

As of January 1, 2026, California is reinstating a $130,000 asset limit for many Medi-Cal programs—after being the first state to eliminate asset tests just three years ago.

What this means:
✔️ Current Medi-Cal enrollees will need to verify assets at their first renewal in 2026
✔️ New applicants after January 1, 2026 must report assets
✔️ Certain assets count, including cash, bank accounts, second vehicles, and second homes
✔️ Some people may be able to spend down assets to stay eligible

Learn what counts, who’s affected, and what steps you can take in Justice in Aging’s helpful FAQ 👉 https://justiceinaging.org/reinstatement-of-medi-cal-asset-limit-faq

Also, contact your local Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) with questions or for assistance at 1-800-434-0222.

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