Yasmin Peled

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

The Newsom administration on Friday is expected to release its next budget proposal. Health care advocates want the governor to fix a Medi-Cal rule that discourages seniors from getting coverage. https://t.co/cz2mZlILK4

📝 Ana B. Ibarra

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

The growing disparity between fixed incomes and the soaring cost of living in California has reached a critical point: a person living on SSI benefits alone ($1,183/month) cannot afford the cost of an average studio apartment in *any* county in California. https://t.co/YEmfdDgHFZ

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

As Sec. of @Cal_HHS, Dr. Ghaly led the development of California's Master Plan for Aging, which has become a model for the nation.

We thank Dr. Ghaly for his commitment to older adults and look forward to working with @CaliforniaDSS's Kim Johnson.

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

We are very disappointed in the California Governor’s proposal to eliminate the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program for undocumented Californians.

Read our full statement on the revisions to the #CABudget:
https://t.co/jem0BQdFW2

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Today, @GavinNewsom released his proposed 2024-25 state budget.

Despite a large state budget deficit, Justice in Aging is appreciative that many critical programs and services serving older adults were not substantially cut.

More details in the thread below🧵👇

[Yasmin Peled @YasminPeled]

Proud to be working with @CASenCaballero on #SB37 to provide rental subsidies to prevent and end older adult homelessness in CA @justiceinaging @CSHInfo @LeadingAgeCA @CalSCDD @LAUnitedWay

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Poverty among older adults is on the rise. This report notes that in #Calfornia, 16.3% of adults 65+ are living in poverty. This is unacceptable and is driving the increase in the number of older faces we see living on the streets in our communities. https://t.co/JD1wb49Q7f

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Thank you @Rendon63rd, @SenToniAtkins, @PhilTing, and @NancySkinnerCA for prioritizing updating the Medi-Cal share of cost in the legislative joint budget agreement. No one should be forced to pay 60% of their monthly income for care. #AB1900 #CABudget @CASenateDems @AssemblyDems

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Californians 50 and over are fastest growing age group experiencing homelessness says @YasminPeled with @justiceinaging says in #AB2547 hearing of aging long-term care cmt.

[Health Access CA @healthaccess]

HISTORIC: @CAgovernor signing #AB133! California becomes first state to remove exclusions to Medi-Cal for older adults, young adults, and children regardless of immigration status. We are closer than ever to #Health4All!

[Health Access CA @healthaccess]

UC Regents should draw a firm line to prevent policy-based restrictions on UC employees & trainees, and should ensure that they can treat all patients with essential reproductive and gender-affirming care. @ACLU_CalAction @ProChoiceCA @eqca @UofCalifornia

[Health Access CA @healthaccess]

There's an obligation by @UofCAHealth to meet both the needs of their patients and follow CA law on access to medically necessary services. By entering into contracts w clinical restrictions, consumers are unknowingly put into harm's way. https://t.co/MRCMSfRk2h

[Jim Wood @WoodddsJim]

If we want to provide health care to everyone, it has to start with controlling its cost. Every part of the health care system needs to a part of the solution, not the problem. I hope my Assembly colleagues agree. #AB1130 #CALeg #YESonAB1130

[Yasmin Peled @YasminPeled]

As health care costs rise, so do insurance premiums for job-based coverage. Health care is becoming less and less affordable, and it is negatively impacting wage growth for CA workers. #AB1130 by @JimWoodAD2 is the most important bill on health care costs this year #YesonAB1130

[CALPIRG @CALPIRG]

According to @CHCFNews, 77% of Californians rank health care affordability as a top priority. An Office of Health Care Affordability can help to contain unchecked price hikes in health care. We're urging the California Assembly to vote #YesonAB1130 by @JimWoodAD2

[Bryant Miramontes @BryantMiramont1]

Health care costs present a HUGE barrier to accessing care. We need to contain costs this year and make care more affordable! @SantiagoAD53 we need you to vote #YESonAB1130

[Sung Yeon Choimorrow @schoimorrow]

At least six Asian women killed tonight. This violence is horrific and devastating and we can't ignore the fact that anti-Asian hate and violence disproportionately impacts women.
https://t.co/CoP5AoQB3G

[Margot Sanger-Katz @sangerkatz]

The stimulus bill increases Obamacare subsidies for nearly everyone. See how much in these maps, thanks to @KFF and @KevinQ https://t.co/24AOcrPyNd

[Health Access CA @healthaccess]

The House just passed the #ARP, and to quote our new President, this is a BFD. Just how big for Californians on the state exchange? Here are a few examples (a thread)

[Health Access CA @healthaccess]

Fascinating CA Assembly Health Committee chaired by Assemblymember @JimWoodAD2 today on health care costs. Academics and experts made lots of key points, including the impact of consolidation, the wide variation of health prices, and the need for more oversight.