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Health Care Practice Tip: Medi-Cal Immigrant Eligibility Changes in 2026
Western Center on Law & Poverty has developed this comprehensive health care practice tip on the Medi-Cal eligibility challenges for immigrants beginning January 1, 2026. Several changes harm people differently depending on their age and immigration status. Until California’s elected officials reverse these harmful cuts, this Practice Tip provides information and strategy ideas to help immigrants access the health care that they need.    
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Medi-Cal Changes for Adult Immigrants in California (2025)
HCA has developed this valuable resource to guide you through the upcoming changes to Medi-Cal that may affect your eligibility as an adult immigrant in California. Translations: Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Note: Additional translations will be provided as they become available.
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Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) State Medicaid Agency Contract Toolkit
Justice in Aging’s new resource, Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) State Medicaid Agency Contract Toolkit, provides advocates and State Medicaid Agency policymakers with principles and corresponding template language to develop SMACs that are responsive to the needs of the dually eligible populations that they serve. Stakeholders are encouraged to use this tool to advance their priorities, utilizing and tailoring the components that are most appropriate for their state’s integrated environments.
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Cedars-Sinai Agrees to Enhance Maternal Health Support for Birthing People of Color in Los Angeles
The LA Times released an article outlining Cedars-Sinai's new agreement with the HHS Office for Civil Rights to improve support for birthing individuals of color, including:
  • Improving reporting on suspected bias;
  • Facilitating access to doulas during labor;
  • Putting warning systems in place to ensure timely detection and treatment of critical illness in pregnant patients
This is a step forward for positive maternal health outcomes in LA, but it should be noted that there has been no determination on whether Cedars violated any discrimination laws through its practices.
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Two New California Policies Simplify Access to Medicare Financial Assistance (Fact Sheet)
Starting January 1, 2025, two new policies will be implemented to improve enrollment in California’s Medicare Savings Programs, making Medicare more affordable by providing assistance with out-of-pocket costs such as premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles for low-income individuals.

For more information, follow this link to Justice in Aging's Fact Sheet online or you can download it here.

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Healthy Aging Awareness Month FAQ (2024)
Join the Health Consumer Alliance this month to promote healthy aging habits by making small but impactful changes that contribute to a healthier future. Healthy Aging Awareness Month is a time to promote adopting healthy habits for aging Californians. Healthy aging plays a crucial role in an individual's quality of life. By promoting regular check-ups to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, emphasizing the value of regular exercise, increasing the opportunities for community involvement, and ensuring timely, quality access to healthcare services and benefits, our aging community can thrive. For more information about healthy aging, please download this fact sheet.
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CA State D-SNP Fact Sheet 2024
As part of Justice in Aging's recently launched project to build capacity and educate advocates about dual populations in Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans or D-SNPs, this fact sheet provides an overview of California's D-SNP landscape, including the number and characteristics of people who are dually eligible in the state. To review other state's D-SNP profiles, please visit Justice in Aging's D-SNP Data Landscape page . The Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) services the Medicare Medi-Cal Ombudsman Program (MMOP) - which provides support to dual eligible members of Medi-Medi plans, DSNPs, and PACE programs, helping these consumers to overcome barriers to accessing needed health care benefits and services.
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Mental Health and Older Adults (2024)
Awareness around older adult mental health is crucial for promoting well-being, reducing stigma, and ensuring that seniors receive the support they need to maintain their mental and emotional health. Download the fact sheet here for an important resource guide on older adult mental health.  
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month (2024)
Mental Health Awareness Month is an important initiative that helps people understand how mental illness affects their lives. By promoting recognition, education, and open conversations, this month plays a crucial role in reducing the stigma associated with mental health conditions and creating a supportive environment for those in need. Make sure to use these mental health resources to fully understand your rights and access the support available to you.  
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