Medicaid is a vital lifeline for millions of older adults because it makes Medicare affordable, fills gaps in coverage, pays for long-term care and essential services, and helps those under 65 with disabilities access health care.
Justice in Aging and other advocates pushed back against U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development efforts to cut permanent supportive housing, helping secure protections in the FY 2026 spending bill.
States can help people keep their Medicaid coverage by reducing paperwork and allowing them to self-report health conditions and caregiving responsibilities as exemptions from work requirements.
