The Social Security Administration recently updated its guidance on pandemic-related financial assistance to make it more clear that these funds do not count as a “Fact Sheet: SSI Exclusion for Pandemic-Related Financial Assistance”
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Issue Brief: Building an Equitable Medicaid HCBS Infrastructure in New Jersey for Older Adults
As older adults in New Jersey age and begin to need more help, most say they would rather remain at home and receive the supports “Issue Brief: Building an Equitable Medicaid HCBS Infrastructure in New Jersey for Older Adults”
Thirty-year-old Medi-Cal income limit leaves some seniors without needed care
CalMatters: Thirty-year-old Medi-Cal income limit leaves some seniors without needed care (June 2, 2022) California living is expensive. So imagine having to get by on “Thirty-year-old Medi-Cal income limit leaves some seniors without needed care”
Concerns Raised Over Waiving Training Requirements for NY Nurse Aides
Public News Service: Concerns Raised Over Waiving Training Requirements for NY Nurse Aides (May 25, 2022) As the pandemic began, the federal government waived certain “Concerns Raised Over Waiving Training Requirements for NY Nurse Aides”
FAQ: Medi-Cal Asset Limit Elimination and Older Adult Expansion
Two big changes are taking place this year that significantly expand access to Medi-Cal for older adults and people with disabilities. Effective May 1, 2022, “FAQ: Medi-Cal Asset Limit Elimination and Older Adult Expansion”
Free Webinar: Improving Access to the Application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
This webinar took place on Wednesday, June 8, 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. The Social Security Administration (SSA) designed the application process for “Free Webinar: Improving Access to the Application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits”
Justice in Aging Statement Condemning Mass Shootings in New York, Texas, and California
Justice in Aging is devastated, sick, and angry about the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, Dallas, Texas, and Orange County, California, and we “Justice in Aging Statement Condemning Mass Shootings in New York, Texas, and California”
Issue Brief: Reducing Barriers to Reentry for Older Adults Leaving Incarceration
As a result of decades of state and federal “tough on crime” and mass incarceration policies, about 2.3 million people are locked up in more “Issue Brief: Reducing Barriers to Reentry for Older Adults Leaving Incarceration”
Fact Sheet: CMS Finalizes Improvements in Medicare Managed Care for Dual Eligibles
On April 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized rules that improved the operation and oversight of Dual Eligible Special Needs “Fact Sheet: CMS Finalizes Improvements in Medicare Managed Care for Dual Eligibles”
Free Webinar: Medi-Cal Asset Increase for Older Adults
This webinar took place on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. Beginning July 1, 2022, the Medi-Cal asset limit will “Free Webinar: Medi-Cal Asset Increase for Older Adults”
