FACT SHEETS
Campos v. Kijakazi Settlement: Information for Advocates
The court-approved settlement in Campos v. Kijakazi, No. 21 Civ. 5143 (E. D. N. Y.), will benefit more than two million Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
2023 Legislative Bills and Budget Requests Related to the Master Plan for Aging
In January 2021, Governor Newsom released California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), which lays out a ten-year plan to prepare the state for an aging
Open Enrollment for 2024 Coverage through Medicare & the Marketplace—Basics for Advocates
Learn about the Medicare and Marketplace Open Enrollment Periods (OEPs) for the 2024 plan year and get tips for choosing affordable coverage options for older adults.
What to Do When an Assisted Living Facility Refuses to Accept Medicaid, or Attempts to Evict Without Offering Appeal Rights
Download Fact Sheet (PDF) Introduction Medicaid increasingly can cover care in an assisted living facility. Most often, funding is provided through a Medicaid home and
Can a Nursing Home Force a Resident’s Family and Friends to Pay the Bill?
Can a nursing home force you to pay for a loved one’s bill? Get the facts and understand your rights.
Raising New Jersey’s Medicaid Income Limit for Older Adults & People with Disabilities
Medicaid coverage is vital for older adults and people with disabilities, as it includes essential services not covered by Medicare. This coverage is especially crucial
Justice in Aging’s Analysis of the Final California 2023-24 State Budget
Earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2023-24 final state budget and accompanying budget trailer bills. The final budget continues to make investments in
Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy & Medicaid Unwinding—Tips for Advocates
Starting in April 2023 and continuing through May 2024, older adults who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid face redeterminations of their Medicaid eligibility,
The HCBS Access Act—Realizing the Promise of Olmstead
Today, we commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Olmstead v. L.C. decision recognizing the right of plaintiffs Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson and
Issue Brief & Fact Sheet: HCBS Equity Framework
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
