Justice in Aging
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Since 1972, we've used the power of the law to fight senior poverty nationwide. Explore our resources: https://to.justiceinaging.org/resources
The HEAL Act, introduced by @booker.senate.gov, @jayapal.house.gov, and @repbarragan.bsky.social, will remove barriers to health care access and ensure immigrant families can access Medicaid & Medicare.
It’s time to recognize health care as a fundamental right, not a privilege.
It’s time to recognize health care as a fundamental right, not a privilege.
July 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The HEAL Act, introduced by @booker.senate.gov, @jayapal.house.gov, and @repbarragan.bsky.social, will remove barriers to health care access and ensure immigrant families can access Medicaid & Medicare.
It’s time to recognize health care as a fundamental right, not a privilege.
It’s time to recognize health care as a fundamental right, not a privilege.
Medicaid work requirements create utter chaos—at best. At worst, they cause preventable suffering and death.
A must-read about what's at stake: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/o...
A must-read about what's at stake: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/o...
June 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Medicaid work requirements create utter chaos—at best. At worst, they cause preventable suffering and death.
A must-read about what's at stake: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/o...
A must-read about what's at stake: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/o...
Today, the House voted to pass a bill that would make unprecedented cuts to #Medicaid, #Medicare, and SNAP—all to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social called the vote an “unconscionable” choice to abandon seniors.
Our statement: to.justiceinaging.org/01WlydY
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social called the vote an “unconscionable” choice to abandon seniors.
Our statement: to.justiceinaging.org/01WlydY
May 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today, the House voted to pass a bill that would make unprecedented cuts to #Medicaid, #Medicare, and SNAP—all to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social called the vote an “unconscionable” choice to abandon seniors.
Our statement: to.justiceinaging.org/01WlydY
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social called the vote an “unconscionable” choice to abandon seniors.
Our statement: to.justiceinaging.org/01WlydY
Medicaid is critical to the well-being of older adults, disabled people, family caregivers, care workers, and families in EVERY community and district.
That’s why we’re joining @caringacross.org's 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil.
📺 Tune in to the livestream now: www.youtube.com/live/tBo00pL...
That’s why we’re joining @caringacross.org's 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil.
📺 Tune in to the livestream now: www.youtube.com/live/tBo00pL...
May 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Medicaid is critical to the well-being of older adults, disabled people, family caregivers, care workers, and families in EVERY community and district.
That’s why we’re joining @caringacross.org's 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil.
📺 Tune in to the livestream now: www.youtube.com/live/tBo00pL...
That’s why we’re joining @caringacross.org's 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil.
📺 Tune in to the livestream now: www.youtube.com/live/tBo00pL...
We’re so honored to present @mkushel.bsky.social with the Paul Nathanson Advocate Award in recognition of her invaluable research about Californians experiencing homelessness.
April 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
We’re so honored to present @mkushel.bsky.social with the Paul Nathanson Advocate Award in recognition of her invaluable research about Californians experiencing homelessness.
“If we want to build a country that we want to live in as we grow old, if we want aging to be about joy and connection and not a struggle to survive, then we have to believe that that future is possible.”
— @kevinprindiville.bsky.social
— @kevinprindiville.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 1:48 AM
“If we want to build a country that we want to live in as we grow old, if we want aging to be about joy and connection and not a struggle to survive, then we have to believe that that future is possible.”
— @kevinprindiville.bsky.social
— @kevinprindiville.bsky.social
Tonight we’ve brought together aging and disability advocates to in Oakland to celebrate our achievements and further our work to make justice in aging a reality for all!
April 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Tonight we’ve brought together aging and disability advocates to in Oakland to celebrate our achievements and further our work to make justice in aging a reality for all!
Justice in Aging's @nataliekean.bsky.social shares advice on how to take action to protect #Medicaid:
"The single most important thing to do is to tell your story...They really need to hear from their own constituents. That’s the most persuasive voice."
"The single most important thing to do is to tell your story...They really need to hear from their own constituents. That’s the most persuasive voice."
April 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Justice in Aging's @nataliekean.bsky.social shares advice on how to take action to protect #Medicaid:
"The single most important thing to do is to tell your story...They really need to hear from their own constituents. That’s the most persuasive voice."
"The single most important thing to do is to tell your story...They really need to hear from their own constituents. That’s the most persuasive voice."
Breaking:
The House just passed a budget that slashes Medicaid and SNAP to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
"With this vote, Congress ignored their constituents and chose billionaires," said @kevinprindiville.bsky.social.
But our fight continues, and we need your support now more than ever. 👇
The House just passed a budget that slashes Medicaid and SNAP to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
"With this vote, Congress ignored their constituents and chose billionaires," said @kevinprindiville.bsky.social.
But our fight continues, and we need your support now more than ever. 👇
April 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Breaking:
The House just passed a budget that slashes Medicaid and SNAP to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
"With this vote, Congress ignored their constituents and chose billionaires," said @kevinprindiville.bsky.social.
But our fight continues, and we need your support now more than ever. 👇
The House just passed a budget that slashes Medicaid and SNAP to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
"With this vote, Congress ignored their constituents and chose billionaires," said @kevinprindiville.bsky.social.
But our fight continues, and we need your support now more than ever. 👇
In his record-breaking congressional speech last week, @booker.senate.gov quoted @kevinprindiville.bsky.social, on the grave consequences of cutting Medicaid:
"Voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
"Voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
April 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
In his record-breaking congressional speech last week, @booker.senate.gov quoted @kevinprindiville.bsky.social, on the grave consequences of cutting Medicaid:
"Voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
"Voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offers a modest amount of financial help to people who can't work due to age or disability.
But the program has not kept up with the times.
Every year, thousands of people who depend on SSI have their benefits suspended for going over the asset limit.
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But the program has not kept up with the times.
Every year, thousands of people who depend on SSI have their benefits suspended for going over the asset limit.
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April 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offers a modest amount of financial help to people who can't work due to age or disability.
But the program has not kept up with the times.
Every year, thousands of people who depend on SSI have their benefits suspended for going over the asset limit.
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But the program has not kept up with the times.
Every year, thousands of people who depend on SSI have their benefits suspended for going over the asset limit.
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Breaking: Today, we filed a lawsuit against the Social Security Administration and DOGE for creating roadblocks that prevent Americans from getting their retirement and disability benefits.
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April 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Breaking: Today, we filed a lawsuit against the Social Security Administration and DOGE for creating roadblocks that prevent Americans from getting their retirement and disability benefits.
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Justice in Aging's Eric Carlson spoke with Rep. Judy Chu about why cutting #Medicaid also means cutting #Medicare for millions of Americans.
Read our related issue brief here: to.justiceinaging.org/cut-to-medic...
Read our related issue brief here: to.justiceinaging.org/cut-to-medic...
March 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Justice in Aging's Eric Carlson spoke with Rep. Judy Chu about why cutting #Medicaid also means cutting #Medicare for millions of Americans.
Read our related issue brief here: to.justiceinaging.org/cut-to-medic...
Read our related issue brief here: to.justiceinaging.org/cut-to-medic...
Eric Carlson on the devastating impact that #Medicaid cuts would have on older Americans and people with disabilities:
“Nursing home care costs over $100,000 per year, and the expense of either nursing home care or at-home care can consume a person's life savings in very short order.”
“Nursing home care costs over $100,000 per year, and the expense of either nursing home care or at-home care can consume a person's life savings in very short order.”
March 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Eric Carlson on the devastating impact that #Medicaid cuts would have on older Americans and people with disabilities:
“Nursing home care costs over $100,000 per year, and the expense of either nursing home care or at-home care can consume a person's life savings in very short order.”
“Nursing home care costs over $100,000 per year, and the expense of either nursing home care or at-home care can consume a person's life savings in very short order.”
Eric Carlson, Director of Long-Term Services and Supports Advocacy, testifying about at the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means:
"Without Medicaid, many older Americans would be in a hopeless situation."
Watch live: waysandmeans.house.gov/event/health...
"Without Medicaid, many older Americans would be in a hopeless situation."
Watch live: waysandmeans.house.gov/event/health...
March 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Eric Carlson, Director of Long-Term Services and Supports Advocacy, testifying about at the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means:
"Without Medicaid, many older Americans would be in a hopeless situation."
Watch live: waysandmeans.house.gov/event/health...
"Without Medicaid, many older Americans would be in a hopeless situation."
Watch live: waysandmeans.house.gov/event/health...
Last night, the House approved a budget resolution that mandates trillions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid.
But the fight is not over.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social:
"We will make sure lawmakers know that voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
But the fight is not over.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social:
"We will make sure lawmakers know that voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
February 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Last night, the House approved a budget resolution that mandates trillions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid.
But the fight is not over.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social:
"We will make sure lawmakers know that voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
But the fight is not over.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social:
"We will make sure lawmakers know that voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
Congress needs to know that we won't accept cuts to Medicaid.
Connect with your representative in 3 quick steps:
1️⃣ Call 866-426-2631.
2️⃣ Enter your ZIP code. The hotline will connect you to your representative.
3️⃣ Tell Congress: #HandsOffMedicaid!
Every call matters! ☎️
Connect with your representative in 3 quick steps:
1️⃣ Call 866-426-2631.
2️⃣ Enter your ZIP code. The hotline will connect you to your representative.
3️⃣ Tell Congress: #HandsOffMedicaid!
Every call matters! ☎️
February 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Congress needs to know that we won't accept cuts to Medicaid.
Connect with your representative in 3 quick steps:
1️⃣ Call 866-426-2631.
2️⃣ Enter your ZIP code. The hotline will connect you to your representative.
3️⃣ Tell Congress: #HandsOffMedicaid!
Every call matters! ☎️
Connect with your representative in 3 quick steps:
1️⃣ Call 866-426-2631.
2️⃣ Enter your ZIP code. The hotline will connect you to your representative.
3️⃣ Tell Congress: #HandsOffMedicaid!
Every call matters! ☎️
🚨Action Alert! 🚨
Congress is planning to fast-track a vote on Medicaid cuts next week.
Tell Congress to reject any budget that uses Medicaid funds as a piggy bank to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
Call 866-426-2631 to reach your member of Congress.
Congress is planning to fast-track a vote on Medicaid cuts next week.
Tell Congress to reject any budget that uses Medicaid funds as a piggy bank to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
Call 866-426-2631 to reach your member of Congress.
February 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
🚨Action Alert! 🚨
Congress is planning to fast-track a vote on Medicaid cuts next week.
Tell Congress to reject any budget that uses Medicaid funds as a piggy bank to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
Call 866-426-2631 to reach your member of Congress.
Congress is planning to fast-track a vote on Medicaid cuts next week.
Tell Congress to reject any budget that uses Medicaid funds as a piggy bank to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
Call 866-426-2631 to reach your member of Congress.
The Peter Harbage Fellowship is currently accepting applications for its one-year, paid fellowship.
Applicants must be MPH or MPP candidates nearing graduation from a California university or the University of Michigan.
Learn more at harbagefellowship.com. #healthpolicy
Applicants must be MPH or MPP candidates nearing graduation from a California university or the University of Michigan.
Learn more at harbagefellowship.com. #healthpolicy
February 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Peter Harbage Fellowship is currently accepting applications for its one-year, paid fellowship.
Applicants must be MPH or MPP candidates nearing graduation from a California university or the University of Michigan.
Learn more at harbagefellowship.com. #healthpolicy
Applicants must be MPH or MPP candidates nearing graduation from a California university or the University of Michigan.
Learn more at harbagefellowship.com. #healthpolicy
Help #SaveMedicaid in 3 steps:
1. Call 866-426-2631.
2. Enter your ZIP code. The hotline will connect you to your representative.
3. Tell Congress: #HandsoffMedicaid!
1. Call 866-426-2631.
2. Enter your ZIP code. The hotline will connect you to your representative.
3. Tell Congress: #HandsoffMedicaid!
February 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Help #SaveMedicaid in 3 steps:
1. Call 866-426-2631.
2. Enter your ZIP code. The hotline will connect you to your representative.
3. Tell Congress: #HandsoffMedicaid!
1. Call 866-426-2631.
2. Enter your ZIP code. The hotline will connect you to your representative.
3. Tell Congress: #HandsoffMedicaid!
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans is enrolled in Medicaid.
Find out the percentage of people in your Congressional district who rely on Medicaid 👇
to.justiceinaging.org/1upnMo6
#SaveMedicaid #HandsOffMedicaid
Find out the percentage of people in your Congressional district who rely on Medicaid 👇
to.justiceinaging.org/1upnMo6
#SaveMedicaid #HandsOffMedicaid
February 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans is enrolled in Medicaid.
Find out the percentage of people in your Congressional district who rely on Medicaid 👇
to.justiceinaging.org/1upnMo6
#SaveMedicaid #HandsOffMedicaid
Find out the percentage of people in your Congressional district who rely on Medicaid 👇
to.justiceinaging.org/1upnMo6
#SaveMedicaid #HandsOffMedicaid
On Tuesday, 1/14, join Justice in Aging for a free webinar about improving equity in state guardianship systems.
Register now: https://to.justiceinaging.org/R0GORbI
Register now: https://to.justiceinaging.org/R0GORbI
January 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
On Tuesday, 1/14, join Justice in Aging for a free webinar about improving equity in state guardianship systems.
Register now: https://to.justiceinaging.org/R0GORbI
Register now: https://to.justiceinaging.org/R0GORbI
Jennifer Goldberg, Justice in Aging's Deputy Director, attended the signing of the Social Security Fairness Act yesterday!
The bipartisan law will allow teachers, firefighters, and other public sector workers who have pensions to receive increases in their Social Security benefits.
The bipartisan law will allow teachers, firefighters, and other public sector workers who have pensions to receive increases in their Social Security benefits.
January 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Jennifer Goldberg, Justice in Aging's Deputy Director, attended the signing of the Social Security Fairness Act yesterday!
The bipartisan law will allow teachers, firefighters, and other public sector workers who have pensions to receive increases in their Social Security benefits.
The bipartisan law will allow teachers, firefighters, and other public sector workers who have pensions to receive increases in their Social Security benefits.
Homeownership is one of the key ways that older adults can age in place and build generational wealth. But too often, seniors are the targets of predatory loans and scams.
Register for our free webinar to learn how to defend against predatory lending: https://to.justiceinaging.org/azKI4yV
Register for our free webinar to learn how to defend against predatory lending: https://to.justiceinaging.org/azKI4yV
November 22, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Homeownership is one of the key ways that older adults can age in place and build generational wealth. But too often, seniors are the targets of predatory loans and scams.
Register for our free webinar to learn how to defend against predatory lending: https://to.justiceinaging.org/azKI4yV
Register for our free webinar to learn how to defend against predatory lending: https://to.justiceinaging.org/azKI4yV