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.
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal service that provides comprehensive care for Californians living in a residential care facility or public housing. As of 2026, the program is currently limited to 15 counties and has a waitlist of over 18,000.
Learn how Medicare and Medi-Cal work together for older adults, including how dual eligibility helps cover costs, fill gaps, and provide long-term care.
IHSS program in California provides in-home personal care and household assistance to eligible seniors and people with disabilities so they can live safely in their own homes instead of institutions like nursing facilities.
H.R. 1 strips many older immigrants in California of access to affordable health coverage, putting long-time residents at risk of becoming uninsured and destabilized.
The webinar reviews the 2026 California legislative session, key deadlines, advocacy strategies, and priorities for effective bill and budget advocacy.
