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AlvaDeer Posted May 2022

New Medi-cal allowances for California

https://cahealthadvocates.org/low-income-help/medi-cal-for-people-with-medicare/?fbclid=IwAR38Qn5iJVwojw3_AsaKU6xo4pgot6miDD5Dkse8XiW9NN2ju4UD12XAsSM


I don't know about other states, but for many Medi-cal programs under State of California you can now have assets up to $130,000 in the bank and still access medical care. So proud of my State. Running a surplus of funds. Giving back to the people in a very important way. Program effective starting July 1.

Geaton777 May 2022
Alva, where did you read that this is a result of a surplus of funds? I googled the increase and nothing came up about that being the reason.

Also, here's a different perspective on it:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardgleckman/2022/03/10/california-is-ending-its-asset-test-for-medicaid-long-term-care-is-it-a-mistake/?sh=2194f3a1af0c

I couldn't post the text of the article because of its length.

BarbBrooklyn May 2022
Thanks for sharing that, Alva. NY has similarly high ASSET limits, not income. It encourages folks to be savers.

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