April 10, 2020
Medicare Beneficiaries Who Get Coronavirus May Face a Price Shock
Originally Published on CNBC.com Sarah O’Brien March 30th, 2020 These may be extra scary times for Medicare beneficiaries. For…
Read MoreMarch 15, 2020
Statement on COVID-19 For People with Chronic Conditions
March 15, 2020 SACRAMENTO, CA – On behalf of California Chronic Care Coalition, Chronic Care Policy Alliance, and My…
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
White House Declares National Emergency Amidst COVID-19 Concerns
Friday, March 13th, 2020 Watch the Press Conference Here The President announced a national emergency in a live press conference on Friday to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health emergency within the United States. Here are some takeaways: …
Read MoreNovember 21, 2019
There’s still time to make changes to your Medicare plan. Here’s why that matters
Sarah O’Brien @SARAHTGOBRIEN PUBLISHED THU, NOV 21 2019, 9:21 AM EST CNBC KEY POINTS Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7…
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019
Patients, Doctors and Advocates Applaud Governor Newsom’s Signature on SB 600
(Sacramento, CA) – The health plan practice of routinely denying fertility preservation for individuals undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy will…
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2019
California congressional delegation needs to protect patients against surprise medical bills
"The rising cost of health care places undue stress and financial burdens on patients already struggling to access the treatment and services they need to live fuller, healthier lives. For Californians living with chronic diseases, the high cost of health…
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
My Patient Rights Expands to Help Consumers throughout the Nation Advocate for the Health Care they Need
(SACRAMENTO) – Today, the Chronic Care Policy Alliance, an extension of the California Chronic Care Coalition, announced the national roll out of My…
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
My Patient Rights Expands to Help More Patients in Need
Since 2017, My Patient Rights has helped consumers in 17 states navigate a complex health care system. We’re proud…
Read MoreMay 29, 2019
Opinion: Has your insurer denied a medical claim? Stand up for your rights
"Imagine that you need surgery to correct a serious condition. You have health insurance, so you begin the process of getting your insurer to approve the operation. It does. A month later, as you are on the road to recovery,…
Read MoreOctober 26, 2017
Could Your Health Insurance Be Costing You Money at the Pharmacy?
"MAGNOLIA, TEXAS — In February, Dave Jensen, a 46-year-old firefighter from Phoenix, got an antibiotic prescription from his usual pharmacy through his Cigna health insurance. When he got home and told his wife he'd paid $71 for a 15-day supply…
Read MoreJuly 25, 2017
CCCC & CCPA Voice Concern Regarding Recent Federal Health Care Senate Vote
Sacramento, Calif. – California Chronic Care Coalition and Chronic Care Policy Alliance President and CEO Liz Helms released the following statement…
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