6:46 p.m. June 2, 2025: A previous version of this article said primary homes could be considered in asset-test evaluations. Only second homes would be included. Millions of Californians who rely on ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing an "asset test" for seniors to prove eligibility for Medi-Cal healthcare benefits for low-income Californians in response to a budget shortfall. To qualify, ...

Reforming TANF asset tests would be a huge step toward helping states save money and low-income individuals move closer to self-sufficiency. The positions of American Progress, and our policy experts, ...

Eliminating asset limits would allow families to receive the help they need and create incentives for them to save for the future. The positions of American Progress, and our policy experts, are ...

Facing higher healthcare costs, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing adding an “asset test” for applicants for Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services. The test would mean Californians would not be ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom presents his revised state budget during a news conference in Sacramento on May 14. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) Millions of Californians who rely on Medi-Cal and In-Home ...