Membership

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Become A Member Or Renew Your Membership Today

Join the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California and be part of the statewide collaborative community of individuals and organizations promoting high-quality, compassionate care for all Californians who are seriously ill or approaching the end of life.

As a member, you can expand your expertise with online and in-person trainings on important topics related to advance care planning and palliative care (with discounts on all trainings and for our Annual Summit), connect with your peers and a network of professionals dedicated to compassionate care, and stay up-to-date on relevant policies and legislation that impact your organization.

Membership is open to any individual or organization dedicated to advance care planning and quality palliative care, and joining is easy! 

The Coalition for Compassionate Care California (CCCC) is engaging with the California Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Systems Integration, to provide subject-matter expertise to assist the State with research and planning for the implementation of a statewide electronic POLST (ePOLST) Registry. 

Potential solution providers who may wish to bid on future procurements related to the ePOLST Registry Project should be aware of California’s conflict of interest laws, which include, but are not limited to, the Political Reform Act (Government Code section 81000, et. seq.); Government Code section 1090, et. seq.; Government Code section 87400, et. seq.; and Public Contract Code section 10365.5. Potential solution providers should consult with their legal counsel to determine the applicability of these laws and provisions and potential conflicts that could disqualify them from State procurement opportunities.

Individuals can join or renew right online. To join, simply sign in to your account or create an account if you don't have one already.

PLEASE NOTE: If you enter your information to create an account and receive the message that an account already exists with that email, just click the "forgot password" link, and the system will help you create a password to access your account.

Once you've signed in, your account page looks like this:

 

From here, simply click the orange "Join Now" button on the right, and complete the membership process.

Organizations - please contact CCCC at [email protected] or (916) 489-2222 to join or renew.

IMPORTANT NOTE: CCCC membership runs the calendar year January 1 - December 31. Dues are not pro-rated if you join after January 1; however, dues received in the last quarter of the year will activate your benefits immediately, and membership will continue through to the end of the following calendar year.

Questions

If you have any questions or need assistance joining online, please call (916) 489-2222 or email [email protected].

Membership Benefits

  • Attend CCCC’s Annual Summit at discounted rates (this includes all staff of organization members).
  • Participate in online training webinars free of charge (including CEUs)!
  • View CCCC’s vast library of past webinar recordings free of charge!
  • Enjoy special "members only" events.
  • Attend training workshops on the topics of Advance Care Planning, Cultural Sensitivity and End-of-Life Care, and POLST for reduced registration fees.
  • Receive continuing education credits for increasing your skills and knowledge.
  • Receive timely advocacy and policy updates on advance care planning, palliative care, serious illness, and related issues.
  • Receive the latest news about how we can assist your healthcare organization integrate ACP into your existing operations.

 

Membership FAQs

Who Can Join CCCC?

We invite any individual or organization committed to high-quality, compassionate care to join. More than 400 members represent the full continuum of care:

  • Healthcare systems
  • Long-term care providers
  • Hospices
  • Home health agencies
  • Emergency medical providers
  • Health plans
  • Nonprofits and associations
  • Consumer advocates
  • Foundations
  • Academic institutions

 

What Is The Duration Of My Membership Period?

Membership dues cover the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. Dues are not pro-rated if you join after January 1; however, dues received in the last quarter of the year will activate your benefits immediately, and membership will continue through to the end of the following calendar year.

 

Are Continuing Education Credits Available?

Yes, we offer CEUs for nurses, social workers, and chaplains with many of our trainings.

CMEs are offered at the Annual Summit when sponsored.

 

How Do I Take Advantage Of Reduced Registration Rates?

With our new system, you don't need to do anything special to receive the member rate for our events. The system recognizes members and will automatically offer you the member rate for all events. If you are unsure of your membership status, call us at (916) 489-2222 to inquire.

 

My Organization Is A Member. Can I Sign Up For Webinars, Trainings, And The Summit At The Member-Only Rates?

Yes! Organizational membership dues covers staff members at your organization. The system recognizes both organization and individual members and will automatically offer you the member rate for all events.

 

I Am A Member Of A Community Coalition. Can I Take Advantage Of The CCCC’s Membership Benefits?

No. Community coalition membership does not automatically make you a member of CCCC. You must join CCCC as an individual or organizational member in order to take advantage of CCCC membership benefits.

 

What Are The Membership Dues?

Individual membership: $100/year

Organization membership dues are based on the annual operating budget of the organization:

  • Under $500,000: dues are $350/year
  • $500,000 - $1 million: dues are $500/year
  • $1 million - $5 million: dues are $1,000/year
  • $5 million - $10 million: dues are $1,500/year
  • $10 million - $5 billion: dues are $3,000/year
  • In excess of $5 billion: dues are $5,000/year

Membership dues cover the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. Dues are not pro-rated if you join after January 1; however, dues received in the last quarter of the year will activate your benefits immediately, and membership will continue through to the end of the following calendar year.

The Coalition for Compassionate Care California (CCCC) is engaging with the California Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Systems Integration, to provide subject-matter expertise to assist the State with research and planning for the implementation of a statewide electronic POLST (ePOLST) Registry. 

Potential solution providers who may wish to bid on future procurements related to the ePOLST Registry Project should be aware of California’s conflict of interest laws, which include, but are not limited to, the Political Reform Act (Government Code section 81000, et. seq.); Government Code section 1090, et. seq.; Government Code section 87400, et. seq.; and Public Contract Code section 10365.5. Potential solution providers should consult with their legal counsel to determine the applicability of these laws and provisions and potential conflicts that could disqualify them from State procurement opportunities.

 

Who Do I Contact if I have a Question about Joining?

If you have any questions or need assistance joining online, contact us at (916) 489-2222 or [email protected].