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For millions of Californians, Medicaid is not simply a budget line\u202fitem,\u202fbut a lifeline to the state\u2019s health and social care infrastructure. It supports older adults, people with disabilities,\u00a0children\u00a0and families, those with low-incomes, and other Californians who rely on essential health, behavioral health, home- and community-based, and long-term care services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>","featured_image":4530,"":null,"source_logo":"","source_name":""},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every society reveals its values through how it cares for people with the greatest health and support needs \u2013 and for the families, caregivers, providers, and community organizations that sustain them. For millions of Californians, Medicaid is not simply a budget line\u202fitem,\u202fbut a lifeline to the state\u2019s health and social care infrastructure. It supports older adults, people with disabilities, children and families, those with low-incomes, and other Californians who rely on essential health, behavioral health, home- and community-based, and long-term care services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">As California health funders, we support communities in every corner of the state with a shared, fundamental belief that all Californians should have the opportunity to thrive. Investments in care are investments in the health, wellbeing, and economic stability of communities across\u202four golden state. Programs like In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)\u202fare not optional as these vital services\u00a0help\u00a0seniors and people with disabilities remain safely in their homes,\u00a0preserve dignity, and help to ensure that all Californians can live with safety, connection, and choice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The federal government\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/formsandpubs\/publications\/oc\/Pages\/2026\/26-11-Federal-Deferral-of-IHSS-FUNDS-5-14-26.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">decision to delay Medicaid reimbursement payments<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to California creates immediate\u00a0harm and\u00a0uncertainty\u00a0for families\u00a0across the care continuum. It places additional strain on providers, community-based organizations, caregivers, and local systems who are already\u202foperating\u202funder significant pressure, while deepening instability for the\u00a0900,000\u00a0Californians\u00a0who depend on these services every day. Deferred funding has real world consequences. It reverberates through communities, disrupting care, and puts critical supports at risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u202fare deeply concerned about the impact of delayed Medicaid reimbursements on Californians and urge leaders to minimize disruptions and protect the continuity of care for communities\u00a0across the state\u00a0who rely on essential health, behavioral health, home- and community-based, and long-term care services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nSigned,\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/archstone.org\/\">Archstone Foundation<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendow.org\/\">The California Endowment<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.calwellness.org\/\">The California Wellness Foundation<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mettafund.org\/\">Fondo Metta<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescanfoundation.org\/es\/\">La Fundaci\u00f3n SCAN<\/a>","":null,"helper_width":"narrow"}}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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