Category Archives: Medi-Cal Attorney Walnut Creek CA
Medi-Cal Changes Starting January 1, 2026
The Medi-Cal rules for skilled nursing care are undergoing a significant change. We are writing to provide this important update on the reinstatement of asset limits. Unfortunately, these…Can I Give Each Of My Children $15,000 a Year and Still Qualify For Medi-Cal?
You can give $15,000 to each of your children per year under IRS rules, but there may be penalties if you apply for Medi-Cal within 30 months of the date of the gift. Under IRS rules for…When To Apply For Medi-Cal
Our clients often ask us when the appropriate time would be for them to file for Medi-Cal, to help pay for a stay in skilled nursing facility (SNF). If you are actually in a SNF, you can…No Penalties For Transfers Between Spouses Under Medi-Cal Regulations
When a person is in a nursing home and applies for Medi-Cal, the Medi-Cal application will ask whether the applicant has transferred away any non-exempt assets during the 30 months prior to…Items Generally Exempted for Medi-Cal Qualification
If you apply for Medi-Cal, the following list includes items that are generally exempted for qualification. Your home is exempted if it is your principal residence. When applying for…Avoid Probate To Avoid Medi-Cal Recovery
When a Medi-Cal recipient dies, the state will attempt to recover from the recipient’s estate, what the state paid for that person’s care during his or her lifetime. Before January 1, 2017,…Medi-Cal Treatment of Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgage loans are designed for homeowners who are 62 years of age or older, and who have a substantial amount of equity in their homes. The amount of equity is usually the…Medi-Cal Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA) As of January 1, 2018
When one spouse applies for Medi-Cal, the state will look at the assets of both spouses for qualification of the ill spouse. As of January 1, 2018, the community spouse, also known as the…Have You Checked In On Your Older Loved One Lately? “Driving”
Have you checked in on your older in-laws and parents lately? The holiday season affords a good opportunity for you to see them and observe how they are doing. Here are a few things you…Preventing Financial Elder Abuse – Wait Three Days Before Signing Anything
How to Prevent Financial Elder Abuse – Wait Three Days Before Signing Anything: When I was a child and I earned some money, a hole would immediately start burning in my pocket. I would be…
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