We Will Get You Qualified for Medi-cal, Even if Your Application Has Been Denied!
asdsaadMedi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program that provides medical services to low-income people at little or no cost. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). There are more than 90 eligibility categories, and each one has its own rules and requisites.
asdsaadEffective May 1, 2016, California’s undocumented low-income children will now have access to full coverage through Medi-Cal.
asdsaadMost adults who are undocumented do not qualify for Medi-Cal. However, they may qualify for some of the coverage during pregnancy or emergencies.
Medi-Cal provides a range of health benefits, including;
- Pays your Medicare Part B premium
- Covers your Medicare copayments
- Provides benefits not covered by Medicare such as:
- Hearing aids
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- Incontinence supplies
- Dental services
- Vision care
- Medical transportation
- In Home Supportive Services care at home
- Nursing home care
Magi & Non-magi Medi-cal
EXPANDED MEDI-CAL
asdsaadExpanded Medi-Cal is also known as Modified Gross Adjusted Income (MAGI). Eligibility includes the non-disabled, non-elderly, childless adult population up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). There is no asset/property test for MAGI households.
asdsaadIf you are working disabled adult or in need of care facility but your income or assets does not qualify you for traditional Medi-Cal, we might be able to get you qualified if you meet certain criteria.
TRADITIONAL NON-EXPANDED MEDI-CAL
asdsaadThe Non-Expanded Medi-Cal population includes the aged, blind, and disabled, long-term care, medically needy, and individuals deemed eligible for Medi-Cal as a result of other programs such as CalWORKs, Adoption Assistance Program, or foster care. Non-Expanded Medi-Cal eligibility will remain subject to the asset/property test.
Specific Medi-cal Programs
In addition to paying for nursing home care, Medi-Cal offers five programs / HCBS Waivers relevant to the elderly that helps them to remain living in their homes or in assisted living residences.
- In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) – Provides for a wide variety of support and care services to individuals in their homes and even permits family members to be hired as personal care providers.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) – Though not statewide, this waiver helps pay for some of the cost of assisted living.
- Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) Program – Available statewide, this program provides for adult daycare and adult day health care.
- Multipurpose Senior Services Program Waiver (MSSP) – Provides California seniors with assistance for home modifications, personal emergency response services, and other in-home supports.
- Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver – Provides similar services to MSSP but targets more persons who are temporarily living in nursing homes and wish to return home.
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