Health Net Grants $295,000 for Senior Care Services in California

Health Net, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has awarded $295,000 in grants to local organizations in California to enhance access to essential services for older adults. The funding will support bedside dialysis, behavioral health, and nutritional programs in Los Angeles, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties. The initiative aims to improve the quality of life and reduce emergency calls among senior populations. Health Net has dedicated over $158 million in funding to community-based organizations since 2017.

Health Net, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has announced the awarding of $295,000 in grants to local organizations in California to improve access to essential services for older adults. The funding, which will be distributed across Los Angeles, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties, will support bedside dialysis, behavioral health, and nutritional programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life and reducing emergency calls among senior populations.

The grants are part of Health Net's broader commitment to community-based initiatives, with the company having dedicated over $158 million to such organizations since 2017. The funding will support various programs, including:

- A Senior Connection (San Joaquin/Stanislaus County): The grant will support the hiring and allocation of personnel to facilitate the rollout and coordination of the state's Community Supports benefit.
- NewGen Administrative Services (Los Angeles County): The grant will enhance patient comfort and health outcomes by adding new bedside dialysis units.
- ONEgeneration (Los Angeles County): The grant will expand mental and behavioral health services, ensuring older adults have access to relevant resources.
- St. Barnabas Senior Services (Los Angeles County): The grant will upgrade kitchen infrastructure to provide healthy and culturally-centered meals.
- WISE & Healthy Aging (Los Angeles County): The grant aims to improve collaboration between Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) representatives and emergency services staff, reducing unnecessary 911 calls.

The initiative underscores Health Net's dedication to transforming the health of the community by addressing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of older adults. The grants are a testament to the power of public-private partnerships in strengthening communities and ensuring that seniors have the support they need to live healthy, independent lives.

References:

[1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardgleckman/2025/07/30/what-older-adults-need-to-know-about-trumps-changes-to-medicare/
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/more-older-adults-in-california-can-access-bedside-dialysis-behavioral-health-and-other-services-thanks-to-295-000-in-grants-from-health-net-302514247.html