Medi-Cal Planning
What is Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal, around the country known as Medicaid, is program that helps individuals with their health care costs. Of particular interest to seniors and their families is that Medi-Cal can help pay for most or all of a person's long-term care in a skilled nursing facility or nursing home.
What are the requirements to receive Medi-Cal?
In 2020, the requirements to receive Medi-Cal for long-term care in a skilled nursing facility are as follows:
Single Individual
$2,000 in Countable Assets
Can have a Primary Residence
No income limit
Married Couple
$128,640 in Countable Assets
Can have a Primary Residence
Well spouse can keep up to $3,216 of monthly income
Please keep in mind that these are very general guidelines and each requirement has exceptions.
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