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An older white couple—a man and woman in their 70s or 80s—sit holding hands at a dining table in their home. They're looking at the camera and smiling warmly sitting comfortably next to each other with warm smiles. The man is wearing a lavender sweater, and the woman is wearing a patterned blouse with a furry cardigan.
November 30, 2023
New CMS rules will expand access to affordable Medicare coverage through Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). …
A close-up photo of a white door. The door is slightly ajar, and there is a glimpse of a darkened room through the opening.
November 16, 2023
Learn about the impact of housing discrimination on older adults with criminal records and how the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) protects their rights….
Justice in Aging logo; "Fighting senior poverty through law."
September 29, 2023

As the prison population ages and older adults leave incarceration, advocates can play a critical role in improving the way we support older adults reentering our communities by connecting them…

Justice in Aging logo; "Fighting senior poverty through law."
July 20, 2023

As the overall population ages, the prison and jail population is aging too. And, as older adults leaving incarceration reenter our communities, they need support to connect them to health…

Justice in Aging logo; "Fighting senior poverty through law."
July 12, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing to today, older women of color—especially those with disabilities and LGBT people—disproportionately weathered income losses and illness, served as caregivers, and struggled to afford…

Justice in Aging logo; "Fighting senior poverty through law."
June 8, 2023

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), is the state’s largest Medi-Cal home and community-based services program (HCBS). It provides consumer-driven personal care services…

Justice in Aging logo; "Fighting senior poverty through law."
June 7, 2023

Most older adults and people with disabilities want to be able to receive help with daily activities at home and in their communities. This type of help, which is called…

Justice in Aging logo; "Fighting senior poverty through law."
April 20, 2023

When individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid enroll in aligned Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) or other models that coordinate care across programs, the range of providers with…

Justice in Aging logo; "Fighting senior poverty through law."
March 30, 2023

The Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule establishes minimum standards to ensure that Medicaid HCBS consumers live in settings that are truly non-institutional. The Rule establishes minimum criteria…

Justice in Aging logo; "Fighting senior poverty through law."
March 27, 2023

Most aging adults and adults with disabilities will require assistance to remain living in their homes and communities at some point over their lifetime. While many Californians report their long-term…

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