Category: Public Benefits

California’s proposed 2026–27 budget is here — and the decisions made in the coming months could directly impact programs and services that children with disabilities rely on every day. Hosted by Lindsay Crain, this episode features Christofer Arroyo, Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, breaking down what’s ...

Dear parents and friends, If this past year has been marked by anything, it has been uncertainty—and uncertainty has a way of spreading. Families raising children with disabilities feel this acutely. Parents depend on multiple systems at once—healthcare, insurance, education, and public benefits—and it is rarely the case that all of those systems are stable ...

The resources our families loved most this year As we turn the page to a new year, we’re taking a quiet moment to pause and look back — not just at everything we’ve done, but at how far we’ve come together. Our team has spent the year listening closely to families, learning from experts, and ...

What resources are available to help fund your child's medications, therapies, equipment, supplies, and other services? Leslie Lobel, Undivided's Director of Health Plan Advocacy, and Lisa Concoff Kronbeck, Undivided's Public Benefits Specialist, explain the funding options available to parents and how to navigate them. Listen to the full podcast episode wherever you get your podcasts!

Between insurance, Regional Center, Medi-Cal, IHSS, and all those lesser-known programs no one tells you about, figuring out how to secure the benefits your kid deserves (and get them paid for!) can feel like a full-time job. And the truth is, many families miss out on incredible resources simply because no one tells us what ...

Parents of kids with disabilities often ask, “How can I afford it all?” From therapies to medical supplies, expenses add up quickly. Lisa Concoff Kronbeck and Leslie Lobel, Undivided’s experts in public benefits and insurance, share tips on maximizing private insurance and Medi-Cal to cover your child’s needs while saving money. Listen to this episode ...

'Tis the season...for winter camps! Winter break tends to arrive before we know it, and if “find the perfect winter camp” is on your to-do list, it might be time to hit go. It can be tough to find the right camp, especially when your child has their own unique needs, routines, and sensitivities, and ...

Regional Center is an incredible resource that can help fill the gaps IEP services don’t always cover. That said, navigating it can feel tricky — especially when you enter Self-Determination Program (SDP) territory — and there’s definitely a learning curve (which most parents would say is absolutely worth it!). Every Regional Center is a little different, ...

If your child has Medi-Cal coverage, you may have received a letter or email from Medi-Cal about reinstating asset limits in California. Here’s what you need to know: Starting January 1, 2026, the Medi-Cal renewal process will include providing information income and assets to make sure all recipients are under the limit of $130,000. You …

On October 1, 2025, a federal government shutdown began in response to the failure of Congress to pass a spending bill for the new year. What does this mean for families? For children with disabilities in California, most of their services and benefits are California state programs, and the California state government remains open and ...