Medi-Cal Publications

Written by California Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Michael J. Young

Medi-Cal Planning and Qualification


Medi-Cal Resource Allowance for an Individual: $2,000

The $2,000 limit however is for what Medi-Cal identifies as “non-exempt” property. Exempt property is not counted in determining eligibility….


Medi-Cal Planning Reference Sheet

Medi-Cal financial information, including the Community Spouse Resource Allowance, the Average Private Pay Rate Divisor, the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance, the Resource Allowance for an Individual, and the Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance.


Medi-Cal Qualification Fact Sheet

Updated Jan. 1, 2008


Exemption of the Home for Medi-Cal Qualification

The home remains exempt for qualification for Medi-Cal as long as certain conditions are met. Meeting one or more of these conditions is generally easy to do.