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Hearings Scheduled to Begin Review of Governor’s Budget Proposals
The Legislature has begun scheduling committee hearings to consider the impacts of Governor Brown’s budget proposals for the upcoming year. These hearings offer advocates and concerned citizens the opportunity to voice their concerns to elected officials. Below is the full … Continue reading
Settlement Reached to Preserve Adult Day Health Care
Today it was announced that the Adult Day Health Care program has been saved from elimination in December. In a settlement between plaintiffs and the Department of Health Care Services, the Adult Day Health Care program will continue through February … Continue reading
Governor Brown Signs 10 Priority Bills, Vetoes 1 as Legislative Deadline Passes
Sunday, October 9th marked the final day for Governor Brown to sign or veto any bills passed out of the Legislature this year. Among the hundreds of bills to cross his desk were 11 priority bills for the Alzheimer’s Association. … Continue reading
Wednesday, September 21 is Alzheimer’s Action Day
Wednesday, September 21st marks the annual Alzheimer’s Action Day. Please consider wearing purple that day to join many across the nation and the world as we continue to raise awareness about this mind-blowing disease. Please visit www.alz.org/wam/wam.asp#boxTwo to see how … Continue reading
Committee Hearing Set to Discuss Elimination of ADHC
The Assembly Committee on Aging & Long-Term Care, chaired by Assembly Member Mariko Yamada, has scheduled an oversight hearing to discuss the elimination of Adult Day Health Care as a Medi-Cal optional benefit. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, … Continue reading
Governor Brown Vetoes AB 96
This afternoon, Governor Brown vetoed AB 96, a bill advocates argued would provide a critical new program, Keeping Adults Free from Institutions, to replace the Adult Day Health Care program. The Governor’s veto comes despite efforts by the Democratic leadership … Continue reading
CALL GOVERNOR BROWN TODAY TO KEEP ADHC ALIVE
A massive grassroots outpouring of support is needed ASAP if we are to save Adult Day Health Care Contact Governor Brown’s office by the end of the day Thursday, June 30th, at (916) 445-2841 and ask him to: 1. Sign … Continue reading
6/16/11 – BREAKING NEWS: Governor Brown vetoes budget bills
Less than 24-hours after the legislature passed budget bills AB 98 and SB 69, Governor Brown vetoed them, saying “unfortunately, the budget I received is not a balanced solution.” The Governor, also citing budget gimmicks and one-time solutions, said he … Continue reading
May Public Policy Update: Governor Issues May Revise, Legislature Defends Important Programs from Additional Cuts
May 26, 2011: Our public policy update for May is now available to read online. Please click here to find the most up-to-date information regarding the California budget discussions and important programs and services for families living with Alzheimer’s.
Contra Coste Times – Seniors, disabled in budget cross hairs
On Sunday, May 22nd, the Contra Costa Times ran an important article examining the value of adult day health care (ADHC) and Governor Brown’s ongoing attempts to eliminate the program in the name of budget savings. The article includes the … Continue reading
