California Philanthropic Funders Respond to Deferred Medicaid Funding
May 2026
California
Long-Term Care
Every society reveals its values through how it cares for people with the greatest health and support needs – and for the families, caregivers, providers, and community organizations that sustain them. For millions of Californians, Medicaid is not simply a budget line item, but a lifeline to the state’s 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.
The latest Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research (AP-NORC) poll shows Americans generally think their communities offer the services needed to age at home.
An Open Letter to Governor-elect Newsom: Making a Master Plan for Aging a Reality
Nov 2018
California
Long-Term Care, Multisector Plans for Aging
In this open letter, Dr. Chernof commends Governor-elect Gavin Newsom on his commitment to develop “a master plan for aging with dignity” in California.
