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Protect the Health Care Rights Law

WebThe Health Care Rights Law (HCRL), also known as Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, is a landmark federal law that prohibits discrimination in health

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Justice in Aging 2024 Health Policy Priorities

WebJustice in Aging 2024 Health Policy Priorities. January 16, 2024. Justice in Aging is a national nonprofit organization that uses the power of law to fight senior …

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Open Enrollment for 2024 Coverage through Medicare & the …

WebOpen Enrollment Periods (OEPs) are certain times of year when individuals can change their health care coverage. This fact sheet provides basic information on the …

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Medicare and Medicaid

WebIntegrating Care Through Medicare & Medicaid. There are 10.8 million individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid across the country. All are low-income and most have high …

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California's Master Plan for Aging: Oral Health …

WebOral 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. The …

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Issue Brief & Fact Sheet: HCBS Equity Framework

WebOur new issue brief, An Equity Framework for Evaluating and Improving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services, describes how inequities can be …

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Improving Access to Oral Health Through Medicaid HCBS Waivers

WebImproving Access to Oral Health Through Medicaid HCBS Waivers. April 8, 2024. When: Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET – 12 p.m. …

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Data Snapshots of Older Adults in California and Select Counties

WebBy 2030, 10.8 million Californians will be over the age of 60, making up one-quarter of the state’s population. As the state with the most older adults living in poverty, …

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Reentry Issues for Older Adults

WebOlder adults reentering our communities are disproportionately older adults of color who, due to structural discrimination, are at risk of being unable to access the health and …

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The Medical Expense Deduction Can Increase CalFresh Benefits for …

WebThe Standard Medical Deduction allows Californians receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to boost their CalFresh benefits by deducting out-of-pocket …

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Older Women and Poverty

WebThe challenges older women face ofer a lens into the larger problem of economic insecurity among older adults, with women representing nearly two-thirds of all individuals age 65 …

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Justice for Tribal Elders: Issues Impacting American Indian and …

WebWho Are Tribal Elders? Tribal elders are pillars in their communities, but face tremendous challenges in aging independently. There are nearly one million American …

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF …

Webadults (as a whole) enjoy higher levels of educational attainment than the general population but also experience higher levels of health disparities, economic, housing, and …

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Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): What Advocates Need …

WebPopulations that have experienced systemic discrimination are disproportionately dually eligible. For example, individuals facing health challenges, …

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Protecting the Rights of Low-Income Older Adults

Webwww.NSCLC.org Aaron Tax, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) Georgia Burke, National Senior Citizens Law Center July 23, 2014 Medicare & Medicaid Post …

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The American Health Care Act would leave many older New …

WebThe American Health Care Act would leave many older New Yorkers without health care. The American Health Care Act (AHCA) would make it harder for older adults in New …

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In-Home Supportive Services Basics: Services

WebJustice in Aging • www.justiceinaging.org • FACT SHEET • 2 Justice in Aging • www.justiceinaging.org • FACT SHEET • 3 the skin, wound care, and activities …

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COVID-19 Resources for Advocates

WebThis page is Justice in Aging’s clearinghouse for COVID-19 and Public Health Emergency Unwinding resources for advocates serving older adults. As the situation evolves, Justice …

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