Recursos

New TSF-sponsored polling of registered voters reveals widespread concern about the rising cost of long-term care and broad support for policymakers to address affordability.

The 2026-27 budget was signed into law on June 29, 2026 and rejects many of the harmful May Revise proposals. However, cuts to Medi-Cal and other services older adults and people with disabilities rely on remain, putting at risk access to these vital services.  

To empower communities to lead meaningful change for older adults, The SCAN Foundation has commissioned the Community-Led Change for Older Adults: A Toolkit for Community Organizing.

The Newsom administration released its revised proposal for the California 2026-27 budget on May 14, which includes the reinstatement of the Medi-Cal asset limit at $2,000 for individuals/$3,000 for couples and cuts to the In-Home Supportive Services program.  

In January 2025, residents of Los Angeles County survived extensive wildfires and navigated its aftermath. Widespread evacuations resulted in the displacement of many older adults, who faced heightened risks due to mobility limitations, chronic conditions, sensory impairments, reliance on medications and medical equipment, and increased exposure to smoke and stress.  

The Newsom administration released the proposed 2026-27 budget on January 9, kicking off the annual budget process. 

The rising costs of long-term services and supports (LTSS), also known as long-term care, are one of the biggest—and least understood—risks facing older adults and their families. Nearly 70 percent of Americans will need LTSS, yet most lack meaningful protection against the financial and practical challenges that come with needing help over time. Middle-income families are especially vulnerable, often earning too much to qualify for Medicaid while being unable to afford high out-of-pocket expenses. 

Most older adults want to remain at home as they age, yet rising costs of health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS), also known as long-term care, and a fragmented care delivery system create barriers to doing so. This is particularly true for older adults with low incomes, who often experience complex care needs and chronic conditions. Efforts to integrate care for this population (e.g. coordinating Medicaid and Medicare services, integrating health care and housing) have had varying levels of success, and many remain siloed or face issues of scalability.

Rural older adults face distinct realities that California’s statewide planning must address. To support equitable solutions, we are pleased to share three new policy briefs. These briefs provide legislators and advocates with clear, actionable recommendations to address the needs of rural older adults, a population that is growing rapidly and already straining under workforce shortages, housing insecurity, and health disparities.

H.R.1, the federal reconciliation act signed into law in July 2025, will have significant impact on older Californians and Californians with disabilities. Medi-Cal, Medicare, Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, and CalFresh will be scaled back, limiting access to these vital programs.  

Este desglose de la Fundación SCAN detalles cómo El presupuesto aprobado para el año fiscal (AF) 2025-26 de California afectará a los adultos mayores y a las personas con discapacidad en California. 

Este desglose de la Fundación SCAN detalles cómo Propuesta revisada del gobernador Newsom para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-26 de California afectará a los adultos mayores y a las personas con discapacidad en California. 

Este recurso de búsqueda captura más de 30 años de legislación federal, propuestas de políticas, soluciones de mercado privado e investigación para abordar los costos crecientes y la accesibilidad limitada a los servicios y apoyos a largo plazo.

Este kit de herramientas está diseñado para apoyar a los líderes de comunidades rurales en el desarrollo de áreas marinas protegidas (AMP) locales. Reconoce las necesidades y los desafíos únicos que enfrentan muchas comunidades rurales para satisfacer las necesidades de las personas mayores.

Este informe de políticas puede ayudar a los líderes y legisladores de California a prepararse para el rápido crecimiento de la población adulta mayor. Al aprovechar conocimientos profundos, este informe contribuye a la planificación de políticas adaptadas a las personas mayores y al acceso equitativo a la atención médica.