In January 2021, Governor Newsom released California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), which lays out a ten-year plan to prepare the state for an aging “2021 Budget Proposals Related to the Master Plan for Aging”
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2021 Legislative Bills Related to the Master Plan for Aging
In January 2021, Governor Newsom released California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), which lays out a ten-year plan to prepare the state for an aging “2021 Legislative Bills Related to the Master Plan for Aging”
The American Rescue Plan: What’s In it For Older Adults
On March 11, 2021, the fifth COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319), was signed into law. The law, totaling $1.9 trillion, provides “The American Rescue Plan: What’s In it For Older Adults”
Fact Sheet: March 31 Deadline for Enrolling in Medicare or Changing Medicare Advantage Enrollment
Advocates working with clients eligible for or enrolled in Medicare should be aware of two important opportunities with a March 31 deadline—the Medicare General Enrollment “Fact Sheet: March 31 Deadline for Enrolling in Medicare or Changing Medicare Advantage Enrollment”
Justice in Aging’s Response to the January 2021-22 Budget
On January 8, 2021, Governor Newsom released his January 2021–22 budget proposal. The proposal represents a good first step towards ensuring the health, safety, and “Justice in Aging’s Response to the January 2021-22 Budget”
Summary: The December 2020 COVID Relief & Omnibus Spending Bill: What Advocates for Older Adults Need to Know
On December 27, 2020, the fourth COVID-19 relief package was signed into law. The $900 billion relief package, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations “Summary: The December 2020 COVID Relief & Omnibus Spending Bill: What Advocates for Older Adults Need to Know”
Guides to Open Enrollment for 2021 Medicare and Marketplace Coverage
Fall is open enrollment time for both Medicare beneficiaries and enrollees in the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplaces for 2021 coverage. Medicare open enrollment “Guides to Open Enrollment for 2021 Medicare and Marketplace Coverage”
Q&A on Changes to the Rules Implementing the Health Care Rights Law
Our new Q&A on Changes to the Rules Implementing the Health Care Rights Law provides background on the Health Care Rights Law (Section 1557 of “Q&A on Changes to the Rules Implementing the Health Care Rights Law”
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”