SSI/SSP Grants Cut Poverty Among Older Californians Who Receive Them

Communities across California face many challenges during President Trump’s second administration, from deep federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine Californians’ health, economic security, and well-being, to mounting affordability pressures and persistent inflation that have exacerbated communities’ longstanding unmet need for more affordable housing, health care, and child care. People with low incomes, immigrants, communities … Continued

When all Californians — regardless of race, age, disability, or immigration status — have access to affordable and comprehensive health care, the entire state benefits through overall improved health and well-being, stronger communities, and reduced long-term costs. California had made significant advances toward providing health care for all, but recent federal and state cuts to … Continued