A Long-Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors

Nov 28, 2016 - Not only do seniors with more than a high school education live longer on average than their counterparts with less education, they are projected to spend a smaller share of their life after turning 65 with one or more ADL limitations on average than seniors with a high school degree or GED credential and seniors with less than a high school education (17.1  percent vs. 21.1  percent and 26.2  percent, respectively).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3509

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Notably, H.R. 1 exempts certain groups from these new eligibility requirements, including individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability that significantly impairs their ability to perform one or more activities of daily living, as well as family caregivers of disabled individuals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 15, 2023 - This  is most evident in the rate for Independent Living Services, which assumes staffing costs equivalent to Supported Living Services despite the former being a much more intensive service model. In addition, we have heard concerns about the lack of ongoing inflation adjustments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4683

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - For example, in 2020 ‑21, all but one RC spent more (on average, 23  percent more) on white consumers living with their parents than on Latinos consumers living with their parents. Every RC spent more (on average, 61  percent more) on independent or supported living services for white consumers living on their own relative to Latino consumers in similar situations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

Federal COVID-19 Response Actions Affecting Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

Apr 16, 2020 - This new benefit will be administered by the state Employment Development Department. (For more information on new federal unemployment benefits, see our other post .) It is our understanding that so long as individuals, including IHSS parent and spouse providers, meet the aforementioned program requirements they are eligible for PUA benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4221

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Medi-Cal Telehealth Proposal

May 13, 2021 - With the exception of one discrete related budget item involving the establishment of a new Medi ‑Cal benefit, the proposal is not accompanied by budget requests for additional funding. (The administration assumes the implementation of the package of policy changes would be cost neutral.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4430

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 24, 2017 - New Method for Estimating DC Costs. The DDS implemented a new method for estimating 2017 ‑18 costs at DCs, now accounting for the base level of staffing required regardless of how many residents live at the DC and basing costs on the number and type of residential units needed at each DC (as opposed to simply the total number of DC residents).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

Improving Access to Dental Services for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Sep 27, 2018 - Independent Living Services (ILS) or Supported Living Services (SLS). Nearly 10  p ercent of DDS consumers live on their own, in a home or apartment they rent or own, and receive ILS or SLS. (ILS can also be provided to someone who lives in his or her family ’s home.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3884

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 13, 2024 - DDS reports that adult Hispanic/Latino consumers are more likely than white consumers to live at home and thus consume fewer residential services. While  this could be one contributing factor to lower spending levels for Hispanic/Latino consumers, the circumstances of living at home could mask service needs that are not being met.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4837

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - This section focuses on (1)  new community engagement requirements, (2)  the new six ‑month renewal requirement, and (3)  changes that eliminate federally funded full ‑scope (comprehensive) Medi ‑Cal coverage for certain immigrant groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146