What are the eligibility requirements for Medicaid in your state? Are they both eligible for Medicaid in your state?

Recent eligibility requirements for Mei-Cal expansion are that for Californians under age 65 and without children is their annual income must be lower than 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (PAL). All individuals above 65 are eligible. All individuals with disabilities are eligible. Both the female at age 62 and the male at 72 are eligible for Mei-Cal because given she is under 65, it’s likely her part-time waitress income qualifies her at less than 138% PAL since he is not working. He is both over 65 and is in rehab recovering from a stroke which would qualify him as disabled. (Mei-Cal Expansion, 2016)

How much income (Social Security, wages, pension, interest, etc.) is allowed each month (as a Medicaid beneficiary)?

The amount of income allowed each month under Mei-Cal eligibility is for 2 Adults is $22,107. See grid below for program Eligibility by FOL (Fed Poverty Level, 2016)

How much assets are they allowed?

The allowable assets to qualify for Mei-Cal for a household of two without children is $3,000 that is net of specified Real Property and Personal Property (WWW.docs.ca.gov PDF, 2016)

Which possessions count as assets?

REAL PROPERTY

Principal residence. Property used as a home is exempt

Other real property. Up to $6,000 of the equity value in non- business real estate (excluding the home), mortgages, deeds of trust, or other promissory notes may be exempt.