In states that have implemented Medicaid work requirements, otherwise eligible people lose coverage because of paperwork, especially older adults aged 50-64 and caregivers.
The reconciliation legislation passed by the House of Representatives cuts health care for older immigrants who are lawfully present, authorized to work, and have lived in the U.S. and paid taxes for many years.
This fact sheet provides an overview of HCBS in California, their vital role in supporting the health and well-being of older adults and disabled people, and makes the case for why California must commit to maintaining and expanding these vital supports even during fiscal downturns.
This fact sheet describes the positive impacts that eliminating the asset limit has had on low-income older adults and people with disabilities, while dispelling misconceptions regarding this important change.
The federal government's aggressive deportation stance raises the possibility of immigration raids in nursing homes and facilities serving older adults.
Medicaid is a lifeline for over 1.2 million LGBTQ+ older adults who need home-based care, are not yet Medicare eligible, or who need assistance paying Medicare premiums.
