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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 14, 2025

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What is the $1000 retention bonus in California? A Look Back at the COVID-19 Payments

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, California authorized over $1 billion in one-time retention payments to stabilize its healthcare workforce. This program provided a $1000 retention bonus in California to full-time healthcare workers and was distributed in early 2023 to those who qualified.

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