Thousands of Californians relying on the state’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program face uncertainty due to proposed federal Medicaid cuts totaling $625 billion over 10 years. The potential reduction in funding jeopardizes services that enable elderly and disabled individuals to live independently, raising concerns among nurses and caregivers about increased institutionalization and its associated emotional and health impacts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
California’s In-Home Care Services Threatened by Proposed Medicaid Cuts
