California Elder Care Funding

IHSS and VA Caregiver Guides

• Protective Supervision Explainer: A new 4:36 video details how to document supervision needs for parents with...

Starting July 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will limit many immigrant adults age 19+ to emergency dental only, including legal permanent residents with under 5...

Proposed Medi-Cal changes would drop asset limits from $130,000 to just $2,000 for seniors and disabled adults, forcing families to spend down...

Veterans needing daily assistance from a spouse or caregiver may qualify for the VA's Aid and Attendance benefit, which can add over $2,500 per month...

Specific examples of memory loss, wandering, or safety issues help families show the constant supervision they already provide during IHSS assessments. Documentation turns everyday realities into clear evidence without exaggeration.

Medi-Cal Policy Shifts

• 🔥 Enrollment Freeze Impact: Starting January 1, 2026, some adults can no longer sign up for full-scope Medi-Cal due to...

• Starting Jan 2026, an enrollment freeze blocks full-scope Medi-Cal for some adults based on immigration status
• Missed renewals now risk permanent...

Family caregivers may qualify for valuable federal tax relief in 2026.

• Claim as dependent: Provide over half support and parent's taxable income...

California lawmakers are negotiating potential Medi-Cal cuts amid efforts to close persistent budget gaps. Health and welfare programs, which include high-cost elder care services, are expected to dominate discussions.

California counties welcome the Assembly budget proposal as a step toward protecting safety-net programs from federal cuts.

• The County Family...

A new California Care Compass podcast episode delivers a practical starter guide on IHSS California for families new to getting paid to care for aging...

San Francisco Mayor Lurie's proposed budget cuts $10.7 million from Human Services Agency community grants, including senior and disability...

A new bill would credit caregivers with deemed wages equal to 50% of the national average for up to 60 months of unpaid care, directly boosting future...

California faces a spending problem, not revenue shortage: tax collections rose 55% since 2019 while spending jumped 68%.

• Medi-Cal drives the $93...

The Senate’s 2026-27 budget proposal rejects shifting IHSS cost growth to counties and adds $139.6 million for Medi-Cal eligibility support,...

Families often unintentionally minimize their loved one's needs during IHSS assessments, resulting in less support.

• Prepare ahead: List daily care...

The ABLE Tomorrow Act (SB 4498) proposes updates to ABLE accounts that may protect savings from Medicaid recovery while preserving eligibility for...

Most U.S. seniors will need long-term care yet face a broken system where only Medicaid covers costs after assets are depleted, making California's...

Proper Medi-Cal planning can help families qualify for skilled nursing coverage without exhausting life savings, even after the January 2026 asset...

Mendocino County is monitoring federal Medicaid reimbursement delays but confirms IHSS services remain fully operational, currently supporting 2,513...