We recognize that many of you are grappling with an overwhelming amount of information, and it may be difficult to closely monitor the rapidly changing developments. To help you navigate policy changes and the implications for you and your communities, we have compiled some resources that you may find useful. This webpage will be updated on a regular basis.
Resources:
- National Council of Nonprofits:
- Chart of Executive Orders, which tracks the impacts of recent Executive Orders on the nonprofit sector. The chart is monitored by the council and updated frequently.
- General FAQs on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits
- Justice in Aging Medicaid defense series:
- Older Immigrants and Medicare issue brief
- H.R.1 Medicaid and Medicare Provisions Impacting Low-Income Older Adults summary
- A Cut to Medicaid is a Cut to Medicare fact sheet and issue brief
- Federal Cuts to Medicaid Will Harm Older Californians on Medi-Cal fact sheet
- Social Security is Vital to Americans Nationwide fact sheet
- Cutting Medicaid Harms Older Adults No Matter How It’s Sliced fact sheet
- How Medicaid Funding Caps Would Harm Older Adults issue brief
- Work Requirements Would Cut Medicaid for Older Adults fact sheet
- Mitigating the Harmful Effects of Medicaid Estate Recovery: Strategies for State Advocates advocate's guide
- Cuts to Medicaid Threaten the Oral Health of Californians fact sheet, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN)
- Understanding Critical Connections Between Immigration and Older Adults fact sheet
- Threats to Older Immigrants in Health Care, Economic Security, Housing, and Elder Rights fact sheet
- LGBTQ+ Older Adults Can’t Afford Cuts to Medicaid fact sheet
- Immigration Enforcement in Nursing Facilities, Adult Day Centers, and Other Settings for Older Adults fact sheet
- Medi-Cal Asset Limit Elimination Increases Economic Security for Low-income Older Adults and People with Disabilities fact sheet
- CalNonprofits: Resources for Nonprofit Resilience, updated on a regular basis.
- Catbird Strategies: Understanding Public Charge
- Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities: Fast Facts Medicaid defense
- Public Counsel: FAQs on Responding to Recent DEI Executive Orders
- Visión y Compromiso: Know Your Rights training series and resources in English and Spanish
- The SCAN Foundation: Impact of H.R. 1 on the Health and Wellbeing of Older Adults and People with Disabilities in California
Webinars:
- Upcoming:
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11am PT: LGBTQ+ Older Adults: Updates and Emerging Threats - Justice in Aging
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11am PT:
Legislative Advocacy 101: Prepare for California’s Upcoming Legislative Session - Justice in Aging
- Past:
- December 16, 2025: Bird’s Eye View: Issues Impacting Older Immigrants in 2025 Part 2 - Justice in Aging
- November 13, 2025 - The Economic Impact of Mass Deportation on Long-Term Care: What Advocates Need to Know - Archstone Foundation
- November 5, 2025 - Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) Updates: What California Advocates Need to Know - Justice in Aging
- September 25, 2025 - One Big Bill, Not So Beautiful: The Real Implications of H.R. 1 for Older Adults - Archstone Foundation
- September 17, 2025 - Federal Housing Updates for Aging Advocates - Justice in Aging
- September 16, 2025 - H.R. 1 and State Budget Impacts: Updates for Aging and Disability Advocates - Justice in Aging
- August 20, 2025 - Bird’s Eye View: Issues Impacting Older Immigrants in 2025 - Justice in Aging
- August 13, 2025 - Medicaid Cuts in H.R.1 - Updates for Aging Advocates - Justice in Aging
- June 17, 2025 - Protecting Medicaid from Cuts in Congress: Updates for Aging Advocates - Justice in Aging
- June 4, 2025 - Advocating for Long-Term Care Facility Residents in 2025: Repelling Attacks and Moving Forward - Justice in Aging
- March 26, 2025 - Understanding the Federal Budget: A Guide for the Adult & Aging Services Sector - Archstone Foundation
- March 25, 2025 – Medicaid on the Chopping Block: Advocacy Updates - Justice in Aging
- March 20, 2025 - Medicaid Spending Reductions: Implications for Older Adult - John A. Hartford Foundation
- March 13, 2025 - Practical Guidance for Nonprofits, Responding to Recent DEI Executive Orders recording and slides - Public Counsel
- March 4, 2025 - Medi-Cal HCBS: Why Medi-Cal is Critical for Older Adults - Justice in Aging
- February 25, 2025 - Protecting Health Care Access for California’s Older Adults & People with Disabilities: Federal Threats & Advocacy Strategies recording and slides - California Collaborative on Long Term Services and Supports and Justice in Aging
- February 25, 2025 - Protecting Race-Explicit Programming, Navigating the Current Legal Landscape - Chinese for Affirmative Action/Public Counsel
- December 12, 2024 - Situating Asian Americans in the Affirmative Action Debate (webinar recording) - AAPIP/Chinese for Affirmative Action
Articles:
- Two NYU law professors analyze the meaning of “illegal DEI” in executive orders and propose a framework to help organizations avoid becoming a target: Steer Clear of 'Illegal DEI' With Leveling—Not Lifting—Programs (2/10/25)
- This article examines potential changes to Medicaid under federal budget reconciliation, highlighting proposed funding cuts, policy shifts, and their potential impact on beneficiaries and state healthcare systems: What Lies Ahead For Medicaid In Budget Reconciliation? | Health Affairs (2/11/25)
- Proposed federal Medicaid cuts in the U.S. House budget could significantly impact California’s Medi-Cal program, prompting town halls to address concerns about reduced services and access for vulnerable populations: To Patients, Parents, and Caregivers, Proposed Medicaid Cuts Are a Personal Affront (March 2025)
- Archstone Foundation President and CEO, Rigo J. Saborio, shares his thoughts on how federal policy changes affect older adults and their caregivers: It’s Not Reform — It’s a Betrayal of Older Adults and Caregivers (4/1/25)
- Justice in Aging Blog, From DC: Congress Eyes Major Medicaid & SNAP Cuts, New Report Warns of HCBS Reductions, and More (4/25/25)
- Archstone Foundation Board Member, Jean Accius, and VP of Grant Operations and Planning, Tanisha Davis, share their concerns about policy threats and reaffirm our commitment to supporting all older Californians: As Policy Shifts Threaten Lives, Philanthropy Must Act Fast – and Listen First (5/20/25)
Updated 1-6-26
