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News on transforming care for older adults
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Medicare & Medicaid
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for Americans age 65 and older and those younger than 65 with a disability. Medicaid is a federal-state health coverage program for low-income Americans. Separately and together, they provide the backbone of health care for older Americans, particularly those with complex needs.
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July 23, 2019
In his latest Perspectives, Dr. Chernof discusses opportunities to drive change in care services and delivery that meet person-centered needs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and beyond.
July 23, 2019
Californians with Medicare and Medi-Cal have many choices to get the health coverage they need, but choices vary by county. This brief outlines available choices across the state and describes the My Care, My Choice web resource.
What we are working on
CHRONIC Care Act
The CHRONIC Care Act changes policy to better integrate care that is centered around people’s goals and wishes. It encourages flexibility, protects programs, and embraces coordination to better serve people with complex health and social needs.
CBO-Health Care Partnerships
Community-based organizations (CBOs) play a central role in delivering daily living support through collaborations with the health care sector.