Medicaid is a joint federal and state program which offers long term care for seniors. In the state of California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal. With rising healthcare and nursing home costs, more and...
Category: Medi-Cal
Your Role as a Health Care Agent
California Law Now Limits Medi-Cal Estate Recovery
Governor Jerry Brown approved legislation last year that limits California’s estate recovery from low income recipients of Medi-Cal. The new law took effect on January1st of this year, and it considerably limits the power of the state of California to...
California Budget Limits Medi-Cal’s Ability to Seize Estates
When you pass on, you probably hope to distribute whatever assets you have left to your family and friends. But did you know that the State of California might end up seizing your estate depending on what sort of healthcare benefits you received from the government before you died?
Many people...
Asset Protection for Medi-Cal Enrollees Staying the Same For Now
Many Americans rely on the government to pay for their very expensive long term care costs. The Federal and state governments usually work together to assist those in need through their respective Medicaid programs. In California, these benefits are managed by Medi-Cal, which is a means tested program. Only those...
Government Lookback Periods Are Changing – Don’t Wait to Act
Despite the fact that you planned ahead, you find yourself in need of help paying for long term care. The options are limited, but may include Medicaid or Veterans Benefits of Aid & Attendance Pension. For eligibility purposes, the government will determine whether you qualify for the benefit based on the amount of assets...
Medi-Cal / Medicaid Eligibility
Although Medicaid eligibility rules vary from state to state, federal minimum standards and guidelines must be observed.
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal will pay your long term care expenses if you have less than $2,000 in liquid assets (cash & securities). However, for most seniors, qualifying for Medi-Cal is quite complicated and we can help show you how...