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How Medicare and Medi-Cal Work Together for Older Adults
June 10, 2026
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.
Broken Promises: Governor’s May Budget Revision Would Strip Coverage from Tens of Thousands of Older Californians  
May 14, 2026
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.
Trump Administration’s Attacks Put Home Care at Risk
May 14, 2026
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.
In-Home Supportive Services: California’s Personal Caregiving Program for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
May 4, 2026
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.
Assisted Living Waiver
May 4, 2026
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.
Cómo Funcionan Medicare Y Medi-Cal de Manera Conjunta Para Apoyar a Los Adultos Mayores
April 6, 2026
How Medicare and Medi-Cal Work Together for Older Adults
April 6, 2026
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.
In-Home Supportive Services: California’s Personal Caregiving Program
March 5, 2026
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.
Medi-Cal Eligibility When One Spouse Needs Long-Term Services and Supports
November 19, 2025
Reinstatement of the Medi-Cal Asset Limit: What Advocates Need to Know
November 19, 2025
California is reinstating its Medi-Cal asset limit starting in January 2026. This guide answers FAQs about who will be affected, what assets count, and how to handle "spending down" assets.
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