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On June 11, the California Legislature released its updated 2026–27 budget proposals, rejecting many of the Governor’s most harmful proposed cuts affecting older adults and people with disabilities. The Legislature will negotiate this updated budget proposal with the Governor.
Most notably, the Legislature rejected the Governor’s proposal to reduce the Medi-Cal asset limit to just $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple. Instead, the Legislature proposes a significantly higher asset limit of $21,000 beginning July 1, 2027.
The Legislature also rejected proposed cuts to IHSS and included funding for the Be Home Soon California initiative to strengthen home and community-based services. It also proposed to delay cuts to Medi-Cal Dental (Denti-Cal) until July 2027. While the Legislature has released its budget proposals, negotiations with Governor Newsom are underway and the final outcome has not yet been determined.
Today’s Budget Hearings
Advocates can still make their voices heard. Budget hearings will take place today, Monday, June 15 in both the Senate and Assembly.
Senate Budget Committee
Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m.
1021 O Street, Room 1200, Sacramento, CA
Assembly Budget Committee
Monday, June 15 following the Senate Budget Committee, and Upon Call of the Chair
1021 O Street, Room 1100, Sacramento, CA
CLICK HERE to Read our full budget update for details on the Legislature’s proposals.