This morning, @warren.senate.gov, Rep. Adelita Grijalva, and Rep. Jame Moylan introduced the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act alongside experts and advocates.
If passed, it would reduce poverty among SSI recipients by 60 percent.
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Congress promised to protect Medicaid, then voted to slash funding by $1 trillion.
Home care services—the lifeline that keeps many older adults out of nursing homes—now hang in the balance.
New work requirements threaten to strip health care coverage from hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on Medicaid.
But each state's rules—like what paperwork they'll require and which exemptions will be honored automatically—will ultimately decide who keeps their insurance and who doesn't.
"States will not see savings in the long run, as people without health insurance will eventually seek care at hospitals and emergency rooms during medical crises, leading to increased uncompensated care costs. "
Later this year, a new law will end Medicare eligibility for hundreds of thousands of lawfully present older immigrants, including some refugees and asylees.
Here's what advocates need to know:
Stories from Massachusetts residents who are returning to their communities after extended, sometimes years-long nursing home stays are affirming what advocates have long known: community living is key to aging with dignity—and benefits state budgets, too.
A law passed over the summer will restrict access to Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA tax credits to:
-U.S. citizens
-permanent residents
-some Cuban and Haitian entrants
-Compact of Free Association (COFA) residents
Hundreds of thousands of other lawfully present immigrants no longer qualify.
Medicaid work requirements hurt families and state governments alike.
But states can—and should—take action to prevent Medicaid terminations and cut the red tape created by this new federal mandate.
Emma, 57, is involved in everything from volunteering with domestic violence survivors to developing an adaptive clothing business.
Her caregiver, Wanda, makes her busy schedule possible.
But Medicaid cuts threaten the in-home care services that Emma and many others rely on to live independently.
As more Americans live with dementia, a simultaneous care worker shortage is forcing families to manage their parents’ complex needs alone.
States often consider three hard choices when facing Medicaid funding shortfalls: cutting eligibility, slashing benefits, or reducing provider rates.
As @amberchrist.bsky.social explains, "none of those are acceptable."
We are living in a time of deep uncertainty.
The programs older adults rely on are under attack.
But, as @kevinprindiville.bsky.social reminds us, this challenging moment won't last forever—and we can wield our collective power to reimagine a better future.
In an uncertain landscape marked by #Medicaid cuts and threats to gender-affirming care, many LGBTQ+ older adults struggle to access the support they need to age with dignity.
Join us for a timely webinar about federal policies impacting LGBTQ+ Americans—and how advocates can protect their rights.
When Medicaid budgets are strained, many states cut dental coverage. Without it, people resort to ERs for issues that routine dental care could have prevented altogether.
The bottom line: Medicaid cuts cost actual lives—and state budgets—more in the long run.
Why are we doing less for low-income, older, and disabled Americans?
@amberchrist.bsky.social @justiceinaging.org
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States aren't required to include adult dental benefits in their #Medicaid programs, so these services are often the first to go when funding is cut.
Poor oral health causes more than just pain—it can interfere with school and work and is linked to chronic conditions such as diabetes.
Three years after it became the first in the nation to eliminate Medicaid asset tests, California is reinstating a $130,000 asset limit for most Medi-Cal enrollees.
Here’s what you need to know:
Event flyer for "Legislative Advocacy 101: Prepare for California's Upcoming Legislative Session" on Jan. 13, 2026. Photos feature the California State Capitol dome and a smiling older white woman.
2026 is set to be a pivotal year in the California State Legislature.
Join us at our next webinar to learn about the legislative calendar, advocacy best practices, and rules for Legal Services Corporation-funded programs.
Register: to.justiceinaging.org/F973X8R
Most homeless shelters aren't equipped to house the fastest-growing homeless population: older adults.
Many are experiencing homelessness for the first time and need help with tasks like getting in and out of bed or keeping their insulin refrigerated.
New Medicaid work requirements set to take effect at the end of this year will introduce complicated rules that will cause millions of eligible Americans to lose their health care.
Here's how states can take action to ease these hurdles:
In New York City, about 20% of older adults go to bed hungry. This food insecurity persists partly because federal law requires that eligible seniors receive 5 meals each week, not 7.
Until recently, older adults released from jail or prison were required to wait for the next enrollment period to apply for Medicare. Now, people leaving custody have a 12-month penalty-free enrollment period to sign up for Medicare.
As costs for home insurance, maintenance, and property taxes skyrocket, Social Security benefits remain largely stagnant.
Now, older homeowners relying on Social Security, like 77-year-old retired nurse Peggy Locke, are struggling to keep the homes they've lived in for decades.
Three years after becoming the first in the nation to eliminate Medicaid asset tests, California is reinstating a $130,000 asset limit. Current Medi-Cal enrollees will be required to verify their assets when they renew coverage in 2026.
Here’s what else advocates need to know:
TOMORROW: Get the latest on overpayment policies, in-kind support rules, and other important updates that will affect Americans on SSI.
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New Medicaid work requirements, set to take effect at the end of 2026, introduce complex rules and paperwork that could cause millions of eligible Americans to lose their health care.
Our new toolkit offers guidance to help states prevent wrongful Medicaid terminations:
170,000 Americans are at risk of losing their homes under a plan to cut the federal government’s largest homeless assistance program.
📢 Take action by reminding lawmakers that older adults in your community rely on these programs to keep a roof over their heads.
Are you concerned about how the latest Social Security and SSI policy changes could impact your clients?
Attend our upcoming webinar to get clear guidance on new overpayment policies, in-kind support rules, and other important updates.
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