The Newsom administration released the proposed 2026-27 budget on January 9, kicking off the annual budget process. The administration estimates a $2.9 billion shortfall and while there are no major reductions or new investments in programs serving older adults and people with disabilities, there are some minor proposals that The SCAN Foundation is tracking. These include reductions to the In-Home Supportive Services program and a new investment in the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, among others.
We’ve developed an analysis to help advocates, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders understand the implications of the budget proposals. Our analysis offers:
- A breakdown of proposals likely to affect older adults and people with disabilities
- Highlights on the impacts of H.R. 1 on the budget
- Quick-reference tables to surface key insights
The analysis offers timely, actionable insights for stakeholders looking to learn about impacts to older adults and people with disabilities and engage in the budget process. We will continue to monitor the budget process as it unfolds and plan to release an updated analysis on the May Revise.
Access the report here.