Federal law requires states to establish protections for a couple’s income and assets, when one spouse needs nursing facility care or the equivalent level of care provided through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). As set forth in a 2020 court order, California had not extended these protections adequately to HCBS. California has changed policies in […]
This webinar took place on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 11:00 a.m. PT More than 200,000 older and disabled Californians make their homes in a wide range of licensed facilities that provide housing along with some level of care and supervision. These settings include Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs), and […]
The Standard Medical Deduction allows Californians receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to boost their CalFresh benefits by deducting out-of-pocket medical expenses exceeding $35.
This webinar covers the elimination of the Medi-Cal asset limit, its implementation, and how it will impact other Medi-Cal rules, such as estate recovery.
Here are the California bills and budget proposals for 2023 that would directly affect older adults and people with disabilities and advance the Master Plan for Aging.
California’s Source of Income Discrimination law prohibits discrimination against tenants and applicants using rental subsidies. This webinar is for attorneys and advocates who support older adult tenants who rely on rental subsidies.
This webinar provides an overview of recent Medi-Cal changes including the elimination of the Medi-Cal asset test, Medi-Cal “unwinding” and its impact on low-income older adults.
You’ll find a curated list of California-specific trainings on a variety of topics, including health care, public benefits, housing, long-term care, protective services, abuse and neglect, discrimination and defense of conservatorship.
With support from the California Department of Aging, Justice in Aging is providing targeted resources and trainings, technical assistance, opportunities to connect, and capacity building support to California legal services providers to help them meet the needs of the state’s low-income older adults.
