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 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.
The Home and Community-Based Alternatives waiver is a lifeline for Californians with complex medical needs that cannot be met through other Medi-Cal in-home services.
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