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Why are we doing less for low-income, older, and disabled Americans?
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Minimizing Harm for “Dual Eligibles”
| Mark Swartz | This article was written with the support of a journalism fellowship from the Journalists Network on Generations, the Gerontological Society of America and the NIHCM Foundation. | …
aginginamerica.news
January 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Why are we doing less for low-income, older, and disabled Americans?
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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.
Poor oral health causes more than just pain—it can interfere with school and work and is linked to chronic conditions such as diabetes.
Protecting Oral Health for Older Adults in Medicaid - Justice in Aging
The Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 (H.R. 1) threatens the dental coverage of 36.2 million Medicaid enrollees.
justiceinaging.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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.
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:
Here’s what you need to know:
Reinstatement of the Medi-Cal Asset Limit: What Advocates Need to Know - Justice in Aging
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.
justiceinaging.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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:
Here’s what you need to know:
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
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
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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
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.
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.
More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt
Older adults are the fastest-growing homeless population across the U.S. Now some shelters are trying to make it easier to accommodate older people.
www.npr.org
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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.
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:
Here's how states can take action to ease these hurdles:
Mitigating the Harms of Medicaid Work Requirements for Older Adults: Tools for State Advocates - Justice in Aging
States can help people keep their Medicaid coverage by reducing paperwork and allowing them to self-report health conditions and caregiving responsibilities as exemptions from work requirements.
justiceinaging.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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:
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.
For many NYC seniors, food insecurity is an unwelcome guest at the dinner table
More than 24,000 homebound seniors in New York City rely on meal delivery services, but many only get one delivery per day, less than seven times per week.
www.cbsnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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.
Medicare Special Enrollment Period for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: What Advocates Need to Know
It’s essential that older adults leaving incarceration access Medicare benefits as they reenter our communities. The brief provides advocates with information to connect their older adult clients with...
justiceinaging.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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.
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.
Older adults on fixed incomes are finding homeownership in Colorado financially harder than ever
The average annual cost of owning and maintaining a house in Colorado is $25,766. And that doesn't include the mortgage payment.
coloradosun.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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.
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:
Here’s what else advocates need to know:
Reinstatement of the Medi-Cal Asset Limit: What Advocates Need to Know - Justice in Aging
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.
justiceinaging.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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:
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.
Register for our free webinar👇
Register for our free webinar👇
Webinar: Overpayments, In-Kind Support, and Operational Impacts - How Current SSA Policies Could Affect Your Clients
Register for Justice in Aging's 1-hour webinar on Dec 10, 2025, to learn about policy updates on Social Securityoverpayments, in-kind support, and more.
to.justiceinaging.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
TOMORROW: Get the latest on overpayment policies, in-kind support rules, and other important updates that will affect Americans on SSI.
Register for our free webinar👇
Register for our free webinar👇
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:
Our new toolkit offers guidance to help states prevent wrongful Medicaid terminations:
Mitigating the Harms of Medicaid Work Requirements for Older Adults: Tools for State Advocates - Justice in Aging
States can help people keep their Medicaid coverage by reducing paperwork and allowing them to self-report health conditions and caregiving responsibilities as exemptions from work requirements.
justiceinaging.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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:
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.
📢 Take action by reminding lawmakers that older adults in your community rely on these programs to keep a roof over their heads.
Act Now to Save Housing for Older Adults
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is moving to gut funding for permanent supportive housing (PSH), putting more than 170,000 people –
to.justiceinaging.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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.
📢 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.
Register 👇
to.justiceinaging.org/8jCO05x
Attend our upcoming webinar to get clear guidance on new overpayment policies, in-kind support rules, and other important updates.
Register 👇
to.justiceinaging.org/8jCO05x
Webinar: Overpayments, In-Kind Support, and Operational Impacts - How Current SSA Policies Could Affect Your Clients
Register for Justice in Aging's 1-hour webinar on Dec 10, 2025, to learn about policy updates on Social Securityoverpayments, in-kind support, and more.
to.justiceinaging.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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.
Register 👇
to.justiceinaging.org/8jCO05x
Attend our upcoming webinar to get clear guidance on new overpayment policies, in-kind support rules, and other important updates.
Register 👇
to.justiceinaging.org/8jCO05x
The emotional and financial burdens of caregiving for aging Americans are increasingly falling on untrained family members.
"In our fractured society, it is as close to a universal concern as you can find."
"In our fractured society, it is as close to a universal concern as you can find."
Opinion | The People Holding Everyone Together Are Coming Apart
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The emotional and financial burdens of caregiving for aging Americans are increasingly falling on untrained family members.
"In our fractured society, it is as close to a universal concern as you can find."
"In our fractured society, it is as close to a universal concern as you can find."
Medi-Cal enrollees will need to verify their assets at their first Medi-Cal renewal in 2026.
Learn more about what to expect when the Medi-Cal asset limit returns next year:
Learn more about what to expect when the Medi-Cal asset limit returns next year:
Reinstatement of the Medi-Cal Asset Limit: What Advocates Need to Know - Justice in Aging
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.
justiceinaging.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Medi-Cal enrollees will need to verify their assets at their first Medi-Cal renewal in 2026.
Learn more about what to expect when the Medi-Cal asset limit returns next year:
Learn more about what to expect when the Medi-Cal asset limit returns next year:
Three years after becoming 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:
Here’s what you need to know:
Reinstatement of the Medi-Cal Asset Limit: What Advocates Need to Know - Justice in Aging
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.
justiceinaging.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Three years after becoming 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:
Here’s what you need to know:
After decades of fighting for basic rights and surviving the HIV/AIDS epidemic, older LGBTQ+ Americans now face the double punch of ageism and a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social and SAGE’s Lynn Faria explain what’s at stake—and why we can’t go back.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social and SAGE’s Lynn Faria explain what’s at stake—and why we can’t go back.
Older LGBTQ+ People Need Your Support and Advocacy - ASA Generations
As programming is slashed and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric ramps up, we must fight to preserve this population’s hard-earned rights.
generations.asaging.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
After decades of fighting for basic rights and surviving the HIV/AIDS epidemic, older LGBTQ+ Americans now face the double punch of ageism and a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social and SAGE’s Lynn Faria explain what’s at stake—and why we can’t go back.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social and SAGE’s Lynn Faria explain what’s at stake—and why we can’t go back.
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Alice Wong, an activist and author who championed the rights of people with disabilities, has died.
Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51
Alice Wong, an activist and author who championed the rights of people with disabilities, has died. She was 51.
bit.ly
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Alice Wong, an activist and author who championed the rights of people with disabilities, has died.
Imagine your patient shows up at her cardiologist in January only to learn her Medicare Advantage plan no longer covers that doctor.
Plans change their provider networks every year, so it's essential to review your coverage during Medicare open enrollment, happening now through December 7.
Plans change their provider networks every year, so it's essential to review your coverage during Medicare open enrollment, happening now through December 7.
Open Enrollment for 2026 Coverage through Medicare & the Marketplace—Basics for Advocates - Justice in Aging
Learn about the Medicare and Marketplace Open Enrollment Periods (OEPs) for the 2026 plan year and get tips for choosing affordable coverage options for older adults.
justiceinaging.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Imagine your patient shows up at her cardiologist in January only to learn her Medicare Advantage plan no longer covers that doctor.
Plans change their provider networks every year, so it's essential to review your coverage during Medicare open enrollment, happening now through December 7.
Plans change their provider networks every year, so it's essential to review your coverage during Medicare open enrollment, happening now through December 7.
Open enrollment season is here.
Be sure to ask your low-income patients or clients whether they are paying a Part D premium. If they are or don’t know, urge them to review their options with a SHIP counselor.
Be sure to ask your low-income patients or clients whether they are paying a Part D premium. If they are or don’t know, urge them to review their options with a SHIP counselor.
Open Enrollment for 2026 Coverage through Medicare & the Marketplace—Basics for Advocates - Justice in Aging
Learn about the Medicare and Marketplace Open Enrollment Periods (OEPs) for the 2026 plan year and get tips for choosing affordable coverage options for older adults.
justiceinaging.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Open enrollment season is here.
Be sure to ask your low-income patients or clients whether they are paying a Part D premium. If they are or don’t know, urge them to review their options with a SHIP counselor.
Be sure to ask your low-income patients or clients whether they are paying a Part D premium. If they are or don’t know, urge them to review their options with a SHIP counselor.
If you work with Californians who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, understanding Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) is essential.
Watch our recent webinar to learn the ins and outs of enrollment, care management, how Medi-Medi plans work, and more.
Watch our recent webinar to learn the ins and outs of enrollment, care management, how Medi-Medi plans work, and more.
Webinar: Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) Updates for California Advocates
This 1-hour webinar covers enrollment rules, care coordination, member protections, and more for Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in California.
justiceinaging.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
If you work with Californians who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, understanding Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) is essential.
Watch our recent webinar to learn the ins and outs of enrollment, care management, how Medi-Medi plans work, and more.
Watch our recent webinar to learn the ins and outs of enrollment, care management, how Medi-Medi plans work, and more.
Navigating the complex maze of paperwork and information during Medicare Open Enrollment can feel overwhelming.
SHIP counselors offer free, unbiased insurance counseling that can help you or your clients make informed decisions about your health coverage.
SHIP counselors offer free, unbiased insurance counseling that can help you or your clients make informed decisions about your health coverage.
Open Enrollment for 2026 Coverage through Medicare & the Marketplace—Basics for Advocates - Justice in Aging
Learn about the Medicare and Marketplace Open Enrollment Periods (OEPs) for the 2026 plan year and get tips for choosing affordable coverage options for older adults.
justiceinaging.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Navigating the complex maze of paperwork and information during Medicare Open Enrollment can feel overwhelming.
SHIP counselors offer free, unbiased insurance counseling that can help you or your clients make informed decisions about your health coverage.
SHIP counselors offer free, unbiased insurance counseling that can help you or your clients make informed decisions about your health coverage.
"Seniors deserve to eat, to live and to age without fear of hunger. That’s not a privilege; it’s a promise this country once made to its people — a promise that must be kept."
Contributor: Don’t forget the seniors as SNAP benefits are cut
For the past two years, my benefits have helped bridged the gap. Without them, I’m not sure how I’ll manage.
www.latimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"Seniors deserve to eat, to live and to age without fear of hunger. That’s not a privilege; it’s a promise this country once made to its people — a promise that must be kept."
Patricia is 93. Despite recent health problems—a leg infection, fractured back, and broken bones in her arms—she hunts for remote jobs every day from her home in Arkansas.
Over 550,000 Americans work into their 80s and beyond, sometimes by choice, but more often because retirement is not an option.
Over 550,000 Americans work into their 80s and beyond, sometimes by choice, but more often because retirement is not an option.
She's 93 and still job searching despite 14 broken arms and other injuries. She can't afford not to work.
America's oldest workers keep clocking in — many despite health issues and disabilities. And some can't afford to retire. We talked to nearly 200.
www.businessinsider.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Patricia is 93. Despite recent health problems—a leg infection, fractured back, and broken bones in her arms—she hunts for remote jobs every day from her home in Arkansas.
Over 550,000 Americans work into their 80s and beyond, sometimes by choice, but more often because retirement is not an option.
Over 550,000 Americans work into their 80s and beyond, sometimes by choice, but more often because retirement is not an option.