As older adults and other across the country get vaccinated, Justice in Aging continues to monitor vaccine distribution closely, especially in California. Details continue to “Vaccinations for Older Adults in CA: What We Know Now”
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Medicare and People Leaving Incarceration: A Primer for California Advocates During the Pandemic
In response to COVID-19, California has begun early release of some individuals from custody in state facilities. Obtaining appropriate health care coverage is one of “Medicare and People Leaving Incarceration: A Primer for California Advocates During the Pandemic”
California’s Master Plan For Aging: Oral Health Recommendations
California has committed to developing a Master Plan for Aging in order to meet the needs of older adults today and for generations to come. “California’s Master Plan For Aging: Oral Health Recommendations”
Big Budget Win in California: Vital Programs Preserved
Enormous Win: Advocates Beat Back Cuts to Programs for Low-Income Older Adults Governor Newsom and the California Legislature announced yesterday that they have come to “Big Budget Win in California: Vital Programs Preserved”
Free Webinar: Health Care Rights for Older Adults During COVID-19
Older adults and people with disabilities are one of the populations most susceptible to both COVID-19 and the effects of related physical distancing mandates. Many “Free Webinar: Health Care Rights for Older Adults During COVID-19”
FAQ: Part D Drug Co-Pays and Refunds for Certain California Dual Eligibles
In 2012, the Affordable Care Act expanded the Part D Extra Help Program, also known as the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), so that dual eligibles enrolled “FAQ: Part D Drug Co-Pays and Refunds for Certain California Dual Eligibles”
Free Webinar: Part D Co-Pays and California Duals on HCBS
In 2012, the Affordable Care Act expanded the Part D Extra Help (also known as the Low-Income Subsidy “LIS”) program such that dual eligibles enrolled “Free Webinar: Part D Co-Pays and California Duals on HCBS”
California’s Master Plan For Aging: Address Senior Hunger by Maximizing CalFresh and the Hold Harmless Food Benefits
California has committed to developing a Master Plan for Aging in order to meet the needs of older adults today and for generations to come. “California’s Master Plan For Aging: Address Senior Hunger by Maximizing CalFresh and the Hold Harmless Food Benefits”
California Plaintiffs Win Case Against State for Failing to Provide Federally-Mandated In-Home Supportive Services
State must reimburse or pay Medi-Cal recipients and conduct statewide outreach to thousands of Californians who may be eligible for in-home services LOS ANGELES — “California Plaintiffs Win Case Against State for Failing to Provide Federally-Mandated In-Home Supportive Services”
Free Webinar: What’s Next for California’s Dual Eligibles? CalAIM and the Coordinated Care Initiative
When: Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. PT/1-2 p.m. ET In 2014, California’s Department of Health Care Services launched the Coordinated Care Initiative “Free Webinar: What’s Next for California’s Dual Eligibles? CalAIM and the Coordinated Care Initiative”