Justice in Aging

In this week's edition: HUD Work Requirement Proposal, Senate Budget Resolution Advances, and Senior Hunger Bill Introduced.

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Acknowledgments By Natalie Kean, Justice in Aging; Greg Robinson, Autistic Self Advocacy Network; and Ruby Stiegel, Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University. The authors would like to thank Robert Cunningham, Rodney Dawkins, Otha Gaston, Jeffery Maria, and Chris O’Hara for being part of our study workgroup and sharing their experience and expertise on […]<...

What is MSSP? MSSP, or the Multipurpose Senior Services Program, is an essential Medi-Cal funded program that provides intensive case management, care coordination, and other services and supports to help older adults stay in their homes as an alternative to nursing facilities. MSSP services can be received in conjunction with services from other Medi-Cal HCBS […]

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What is HCBA? HCBA, or Home and Community-Based Alternatives waiver, is an essential Medi-Cal funded program that provides intensive case management, care coordination, and comprehensive services and supports to help people with significant medical conditions or disabilities live in their homes rather than in expensive institutions. Who Does HCBA Serve? HCBA Participants 75% ...

What is the Assisted Living Waiver? The Assisted Living Waiver, or ALW, is a Medi-Cal home and community-based service that provides comprehensive care, including 24-hour care and supervision, for older adults and people with disabilities residing in licensed board and care facilities or publicly subsidized housing. The ALW is available in fifteen California counties, and […]...