Category: Public Benefits

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 ...

With various budget decisions happening at the federal and state level that affect families raising kids with disabilities in California, we wanted to share recent updates with the Undivided community. We've received requests from families to keep them informed, and you can always follow us on social media (@undividedapp) where we post updates when we ...

When you’re parenting a child with disabilities, the phrase “early intervention” gets tossed around a lot, and for good reason. Getting the right support early on can make a world of difference in your child’s growth, development, and daily life. But here’s the thing: knowing where to start (and how to get through all the …

If you’ve ever found yourself squinting at IHSS paperwork and thinking, “Is this written in another language?”— you’re not alone. Between the forms, the rules, and all the secondhand advice from “a friend of a friend,” it’s easy to feel lost before you even begin. And let’s not even get started on the common myths …