CHCF April 18, 2024
What does that policy change mean for safety-net patients?
For many years, volunteer work at her local church brought Maria close to other seniors in her community. When one of those acquaintances passed away several years ago, Maria unexpectedly inherited $80,000. Because Maria was facing some major expenses, such as vehicle repairs, the bequest provided much-needed financial relief.
Then she learned that her friend’s gift would disqualify her from continuing participation in Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program for people with low incomes. At the time, anyone with more than $2,000 in qualified assets, including cash savings, was ineligible for Medi-Cal. “We had to scurry around to see how we could make health care affordable for my mom,” said her daughter, Tatiana...
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