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Matt Johnstone
Coverage of Matt Johnstone in the Nexus archive.
- ‘There is nothing else’: Californians face eviction as insurer cancels assisted living benefit
Health Net plans are canceling assisted living benefits for approximately 3,500 low-income seniors who rely on Medi-Cal coverage. Critics fear this benefit cut could leave residents vulnerable to becoming homeless or being shuffled between hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Senior advocates caution that the optional support is part of CalAIM and does not include enough consumer protections.