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• Fact Sheet

  Medi-Cal Coverage Loss Stings Californians: Paperwork Challenges Persist

  Despite being eligible, many Californians lose vital Medi-Cal coverage due to complex paperwork and difficulty reaching county offices.
  
  Health & Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  Prioritizing Family Well-Being: Making CalWORKs More Accessible

  California’s CalWORKs program, while crucial for low-income families with children, penalizes them financially for not meeting work requirements. This is counterproductive as sanctioned families often face the most barriers to employment.
  Health & Safety Net
• Data Hit

  SSI/SSP Grants: Moving in the Right Direction, but Still Not Enough

  California’s SSI/SSP program helps low-income elderly and disabled residents with basic living expenses. A recent increase helped, but cost-of-living adjustments are needed to keep pace with inflation.
  Health & Safety Net
• Q&A

  Changes to CalWORKs Should Support Families, Not Hurt Them

  CalWORKs is a crucial safety net program supporting low-income families. However, proposed budget cuts prioritize short-term employment over long-term stability, potentially undermining the program’s effectiveness and contradicting the governor’s stated goals.
  Health & Safety Net
• Commentary

  Building Bridges, Not Walls

  Embracing and supporting newly arriving immigrants is not just a moral imperative but a strategic investment in our collective prosperity.
  Health & Safety Net
• Q&A

  Understanding Proposition 1

  California voters will decide on March 5th, 2024, whether to pass Proposition 1, a two-part initiative aiming to improve access to behavioral health services. This includes funding for treatment facilities, housing support, and changes to the Mental Health Services Act.
  Ballot Propositions

  Health & Safety Net

  Housing & Homelessness
• Data Hit

  Inadequate SSI/SSP Grants Leave Californians Unable to Afford Basic Needs

  California’s aid to low-income seniors and people with disabilities cannot compete with the high cost of housing. The Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) grants help over 1 million low-income older adults and people with disabilities pay for housing and other necessities. However, the current individual grant of $1,183 is less than the Fair Market … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Report

  The Role of CalWORKs in Alleviating Deep Poverty

  Despite recent strides in increasing CalWORKs grants, persistent challenges remain in addressing deep poverty for California families. By focusing on reforms, state leaders can lift families out of poverty and ensure economic security for Californians.
  Health & Safety Net
• Q&A

  Federal Shutdown Would Put California’s Safety Net at Risk

  Federal government shutdowns can significantly disrupt California’s essential safety net programs, potentially affecting millions of residents and underscoring the importance of ongoing support for these vital services.
  Health & Safety Net
• Issue Brief

  Continuing the Path Toward Universal Health Coverage in California

  California’s uninsured rate dropped to a historic low in 2022. Equitable access to health coverage as California processes Medi-Cal renewals, which the state temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Health & Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  College Students Deserve Better Access to Food Assistance

  Over 50% of eligible college students did not participate in SNAP. Policymakers have a responsibility to support college students in meeting their educational goals to ensure a skilled workforce.
  Health & Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  Strengthening California’s Health Workforce Requires Ongoing Investments

  key takeaway State policymakers must continue to invest in the health workforce in order to meet the needs of Californians. This includes investments in community-led efforts to promote health, such as community health workers and promotores de salud. Access to health care services is important for everyone’s health and well-being. The state’s workforce must meet … Continued
  Health & Safety Net