June 17, 2026

Governor’s May Budget Revision Would Strip Coverage from Tens of Thousands of Older Californians 

Governor Newsom’s May Revision of the 2026-27 state budget proposes significant rollbacks for older Californians, including reinstating the Medi-Cal asset limit at $2,000, cuts to IHSS, restrictions on health care access for older immigrants, and reduced Adult Protective Services eligibility.

These changes break commitments made under California’s Master Plan for Aging and threaten the progress made toward a state where everyone can age affordably and stay connected to family and community. By 2030, one in four Californians will be over 60, many on fixed incomes facing rising costs.

👉👉👉 Read the full statement from Justice In Aging here: https://justiceinaging.org/broken-promises-governors-may-budget-revision-would-strip-coverage-from-tens-of-thousands-of-older-californians/

Aging in community should not be a privilege. VMC stands with our partners in calling for the Master Plan for Aging’s promises to be upheld.

 

 

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Ashby Village

With 600 members and volunteers, Ashby Village is a warm, welcoming community, rooted in connection, social support and a spirit of resiliency. We draw strength from one another to live our lives with vitality and joy. Given our Berkeley roots, we are socially active, too, advocating for policies to make our city age-friendly.