New Medi-Cal Rules Make It Easier To Qualify for Financial Assistance

Q. My mother will need care in a Nursing Home, but the cost is beyond our reach. I understand that Medi-Cal can help subsidize that cost if she were eligible for that financial assistance. I also heard that there are new rules now in place that may make it easier for her to qualify. Can… Read More »

Senior Alert: Medi-Cal Eligibility Rules Are Changing For Those Over 65!

Q. I heard that the Medi-Cal rules to qualify for a long-term care subsidy are about to change. This would be very important to us, as my husband, now aged 85, will soon need care in a nursing home, and we are very concerned about the cost. Do you know anything about this? A. Yes,… Read More »

Dealing With the Visitation Ban in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities Due to COVID

Q. My wife has been in nursing home for about 6 months, and I haven’t been allowed to see her since March due to COVID-19. The facility has been in “Lockdown” and won’t permit visitors. I really miss her. Is there any way to get around this? A.  Yes, there may well be a way… Read More »

Will Medi-Cal Pay for Assisted Living Care?

Q.I was obliged to move my wife into an Assisted Living Facility, where she now resides in the memory care unit. It costs almost $6,000 a month and I see our savings dwindling.  If we qualify financially, will Medi-Cal help with the cost of her care? A. Maybe.  Here’s is how it all works: Short… Read More »