Programs and results
What we aim to solve
CHA works to address Medicare rights for beneficiaries and those that assist them. Medicare has been at the forefront of public policy to have it be privatized. CHA will work towards keeping this entitlement as is. Also, there are so many that need to be educated on their Medicare benefits and we help with educating professionals who work with Medicare beneficiaries.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Medicare Policy Advocacy/Technical Assistance
CHA provides regional training workshops addressing Medicare issues and health insurance topics, including long term care insurance and Medicare fraud and abuse.
Senior Medicare Patrol
To educate Medicare beneficiaries about Medicare fraud, errors and abuse.
Medicare Training
CHA offers various training workshops on all aspects of Medicare: Part A, Part B, Medicare Advantage, Part D, Appeals, Medigaps and Long Term Care.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries about their options. To participate in the legislative process in advocating for senior rights pertaining to their Medicare, supplemental insurance and Long Term Care insurance.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategy is to do outreach and educate via our website. We are reachable to organizations that need assistance.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have staff and consultants that are capable of assisting within our scope of work.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have accomplished much in the Public Policy arena. Just recently we worked towards getting the Equitable Relief extended from those on an ACA plan to Medicare.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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California Health Advocates
Board of directorsas of 02/11/2022
Douglas Shaw
Retired
Term: 2018 - 2022
Henry Tyson
Retired
Term: 2018 - 2022
Frank Nelson
Senior Advocacy Services
Maria Nava
Merced County Health and Human Services
Christina Kahn
Self Help for the Elderly
Linda Cardoza
Council on Aging Southern California
David Wilder
Consumer
Pamela King
Consumer
Frank Nelson
Senior Advocacy Services
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes