The following is our 2012 CA Medi-Cal Quick Reference Guide. Please refer to our website, http://www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com for a further explanation of Medi-Cal qualification requirements.
2012 CA Medi-Cal Quick Reference Guide
Community Spouse Resource Allowance
$113,640
This is the amount that the community, or (at home) well spouse can retain in liquid assets. This amount does not include exempt assets, such as the home and qualified accounts, such as IRA’s.
Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance
$2,841
This is the minimum amount of income the well spouse can keep.
Average Private Pay Rate (Divestment Penalty Divisor)
$7,092
This is the amount the State pays to nursing homes on the Medi-Cal program, minus a share of cost by the applicant. This figure is also used to calculate penalty periods of ineligibility for Medi-Cal.
Applicant Resource Allowance
$2,000
The applicant can keep this amount in cash, checking, etc.
Monthly Personal Needs Allowance
$35
The amount of non-exempt liquid assets the ill person is allowed to keep.
Written Michael J. Young, elder law attorney in Walnut Creek, CA. www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com mike@WalnutCreekElderLaw.com. 1931 San Miguel Dr., Suite 220, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. 925-256-0298. Mr. Young serves Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, including the cities of Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, Concord, Brentwood, Pleasant Hill, Antioch, Clayton, etc. Mr. Young advises clients regarding Medi-Cal, nursing homes, asset protection, the VA Aid and attendance pension benefit, and long term care planning. Mr. Young is a Concord Elder Law Attorney with offices in Walnut Creek, CA.