PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/HEALTH CARE
- October 2005 Update -- Medicare
Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare will offer prescription drug coverage through new private drug plans and through Medicare managed care plans; click the link above to learn more
- 7/26/2005 Press Release -- Health Care
Republican Health Care Bill Will Cut Benefits; Unlike Democratic Alternative, Studies Show that Misguided GOP Legislation Could Increase the Number of Uninsured & Reduce Benefits
SOCIAL SECURITY
- 6/24/2005 Press Release
Representative Miller Says Latest Republican Proposal for Social Security Offers More of the Same: Privatization & Benefit Cuts
- Center on Budget & Policy Priorities' Social Security analysis section
- Center for Economic and Policy Research
A new study on privatizing Social Security
LEGISLATION SUPPORTED BY CONGRESSMAN MILLER
- H.R. 2259: Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2005
- H.R. 147: Social Security Fairness Act of 2005
- H.R. 653: Social Security Truth in Budgeting Act of 2005
- H.R. 1166: Long Term Care Quality Improvement Act of 2005
- H.R. 1200: American Health Security Act of 2005
MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS
- California Health Advocates (http://www.cahealthadvocates.org)
California Health Advocates (CHA) is a nonprofit association promoting the work of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) projects serving 3.9 million Medicare beneficiaries of all ages throughout California. CHA provides statewide technical training and support to local HICAP professional staff and volunteer counselors.
HICAP is a volunteer-supported program that provides unbiased information about Medicare, related health care coverage, and long-term care insurance to help Medicare beneficiaries make the best choices for their individual health care needs.
Elder Abuse Prevention (www.elderabuseprevention-eastbay.org)
Established in 1984 to address the needs of older adults who are vulnerable to abuse or neglect. We provide services to Alameda and Contra Costa County seniors, their family members, their caretakers, service providers and other concerned individuals. They provide the following services:
