Big Changes Ahead: Medi-Cal Asset Limits Return in 2026
California’s Governor and Legislature recently approved a budget agreement that will significantly change Medi-Cal eligibility for older adults and people with disabilities. Effective January 1, 2026, the asset test for most Medi-Cal programs will be reinstated—rolling back the elimination of asset limits that began in 2024 due to budget constraints. This change means individuals and families applying for or renewing Medi-Cal for long-term care services will once again need to carefully account for what they own. What Are the New Asset Limits? Beginning January 1, 2026: $130,000 for an individual $195,000 for a couple + $65,000 for each additional ... Read More
