Important Changes to Medi-Cal Asset Limits as of January 1, 2026
California’s Medi-Cal eligibility rules have significantly changed as of January 1, 2026. After several years without an asset limit for many long-term care Medi-Cal programs, the state is reinstating the asset limit for Long-Term Care Medi-Cal. This change impacts many older Californians and people with disabilities who rely on Medi-Cal benefits to help pay for care. What the 2026 Asset Limit Means for You Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will once again require individuals to meet an asset limit to qualify for many Medi-Cal programs: $130,000 is the maximum in countable assets for an individual $195,000 is the maximum ... Read More
