Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NEW Medi-Cal Programs with Asset Limits

California Disability Advocates

Specializing in Social Security Disability Claims


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What are​ assets?​​

​Assets are things you own, which can be counted for Medi-Cal eligibility. These items include bank accounts, cash, second vehicles and homes, and other financial resources. Please see below for examples.​​


Do assets include mon​thly income?​​

​No, assets are things you own, and do not include income, such as social security and retirement payments or monthly income.​​​



Did the types of assets that are counte​d change?

​​No, the types of assets that count for Medi-Cal have not changed, just the limit. Please see below for examples.​​​​

Countable

Not Countable

​​Bank Accounts

Retirement funds (like IRAs) if you are taking the minimum Monthly Distribution

2nd Homes​

Primary Home (where you live)​

2nd Vehicles



Primary Vehicle

Cash

Tools necessary for work

What are the former asset li​mits?​

​The former limits are $2,000 for one person and $3,000 for a couple.


What are the ​new limits?​

The new limits are $130,000 for one person and an additional $65,000 for each additional family member. Please see below for more information.



New Asset Limits as of July 1, 2022​​​

Household size

Asset limits

1 person

$130,000

2 people

$195,000

3 people

$260,000

4 people

$325,000

5 people

$390,000

6 people

$455,000

7 people

$520,000

8 people

$585,000

9 people

$650,000

10 people

$715,000

​Who do ​these new asset limits apply to?​

These asset limits apply to people who have Medi-Cal or want to have Medi-Cal, and those who are aged, blind, or disabled. Please see below for a list of some of the main programs which have asset limits.


Medi-Cal Programs with Asset Limits​

Program Name​​

Program Description

Aged, Blind, ​and Disabled Federal Poverty level Program

For people who are over 65 years old, disabled, and/or blind. This program is free.

250% Working Disabled Program

For people who are disabled and also working.

Long-Term Care

For people who are living in a long-term care facility.

Medically Needy with a Share of Cost

For people who are over 65 years old, disabled, and/or blind. This program has a monthly cost.

Medicare Savings Programs

For people who get Medicare. These programs help pay for Medicare costs, like copays and premiums.

​​Wh​at should I do if I think this change applies to me?​​

You can contact us to see if these changes apply to you.


If you need help to file for Social Security Disability or Medical, please call us for free consultation. 


​​Need help now?

For information on Medi-Cal and Social Security Disability

CALL US TODAY

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

NEW Medi-Cal Programs with Asset Limits

California Disability Advocates

Specializing in Social Security Disability Claims


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What are​ assets?​​

​Assets are things you own, which can be counted for Medi-Cal eligibility. These items include bank accounts, cash, second vehicles and homes, and other financial resources. Please see below for examples.​​


Do assets include mon​thly income?​​

​No, assets are things you own, and do not include income, such as social security and retirement payments or monthly income.​​​



Did the types of assets that are counte​d change?

​​No, the types of assets that count for Medi-Cal have not changed, just the limit. Please see below for examples.​​​​

Countable

Not Countable

​​Bank Accounts

Retirement funds (like IRAs) if you are taking the minimum Monthly Distribution

2nd Homes​

Primary Home (where you live)​

2nd Vehicles



Primary Vehicle

Cash

Tools necessary for work

What are the former asset li​mits?​

​The former limits are $2,000 for one person and $3,000 for a couple.


What are the ​new limits?​

The new limits are $130,000 for one person and an additional $65,000 for each additional family member. Please see below for more information.



New Asset Limits as of July 1, 2022​​​

Household size

Asset limits

1 person

$130,000

2 people

$195,000

3 people

$260,000

4 people

$325,000

5 people

$390,000

6 people

$455,000

7 people

$520,000

8 people

$585,000

9 people

$650,000

10 people

$715,000

​Who do ​these new asset limits apply to?​

These asset limits apply to people who have Medi-Cal or want to have Medi-Cal, and those who are aged, blind, or disabled. Please see below for a list of some of the main programs which have asset limits.


Medi-Cal Programs with Asset Limits​

Program Name​​

Program Description

Aged, Blind, ​and Disabled Federal Poverty level Program

For people who are over 65 years old, disabled, and/or blind. This program is free.

250% Working Disabled Program

For people who are disabled and also working.

Long-Term Care

For people who are living in a long-term care facility.

Medically Needy with a Share of Cost

For people who are over 65 years old, disabled, and/or blind. This program has a monthly cost.

Medicare Savings Programs

For people who get Medicare. These programs help pay for Medicare costs, like copays and premiums.

​​Wh​at should I do if I think this change applies to me?​​

You can contact us to see if these changes apply to you.


If you need help to file for Social Security Disability or Medical, please call us for free consultation. 


​​Need help now?

For information on Medi-Cal and Social Security Disability

CALL US TODAY

Visit our Website
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Monday, August 21, 2023

The Basics About Disability Benefits

California Disability Advocates

Specializing in Social Security Disability Claims


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The Basics About Disability Benefits

The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings. The SSI program pays benefits to adults and children who meet our requirements for a qualifying disability and have limited income and resources.

While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. If you meet the non-medical requirements, monthly benefits are paid if you have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death.



Call us at 310-445-3322 for free Disability consultation.

Our Office is comprised of the best disability representatives and experienced representatives, who are competent and compassionate.


We are well known and recognized for over 30 years for our diligence in

Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Irvine, Orange County, San Diego,

San Fernando Valley, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernardino areas and throughout the state of California.


Having handled thousands of successful Social Security disability cases, our office is well aware of the complications of filing and appealing claims.


We understand that one primary consideration why people who are in dire need of disability benefits hesitate to seek help is because of the high costs. Consistent with our desire to help people who are qualified to receive disability benefits, we offer 

Free Case Evaluation

so that we can immediately inform you of your rights and help you properly decide on how to go about claiming your disability benefits. 


We only get paid if we win your case!


We can sign you up over the phone, by email, fax and even text.


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