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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Member Spotlight

Care Connections Network, Huntington Beach

Care Connections Network is a vibrant, active village located in suburban Huntington Beach, California. It is a faith-based village and its membership is comprised of both congregation and community members.  Members are focused on educational and social opportunities and the most popular of these is the monthly educational seminars with a free lunch. Seminar presenters are sourced from local community partners and vetted vendors or other organizations serving older adults often sponsor the lunch.