Justice in Aging submitted comments on California’s CalAIM 1915(b) Waiver, urging protections that improve access to Medi-Cal services, advance health equity, and support older adults and people with disabilities.
Learn how Medicare and Medi-Cal work together to provide health coverage for low-income older adults in California, including covered benefits, key differences, and eligibility.
The IMPACT Committee’s Year 5 review of California’s Master Plan for Aging highlights progress on aging and disability policies and identifies ongoing gaps in services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities.
Governor Newsom’s May Revision of the proposed 2026-27 state budget will make it more unaffordable to age in California by cutting access to critical health and long-term care programs.
The Trump administration's move to withhold an unprecedented $1.3 billion in Medicaid funding from California is part of a pattern of attacks on older adults, people with disabilities, and their families across the country who rely on Medicaid to live safely in their homes instead of institutions.
The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides social and health care management services, such as minor home repairs and counseling, to help older Californians live safely at home and avoid institutionalization. Many MSSP participants also receive In-Home Supportive Services.
Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) is a Medi-Cal funded program that helps older Californians live at home by providing assistance with daily care needs like bathing and medication management.
Over half of Californians receiving In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) need nursing facility-level care. Through IHSS, they can stay in their homes and hire a caregiver or family member to help with care.
