A caretaker relative is the relative of a dependent child by blood, adoption or marriage with whom the child is living.
Below are the income limits for adults based on the Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) amounts.
Income Limit for Adults 19-64 Years of Age | |
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0-138% FPL | |
FAMILY SIZE | INCOME LIMIT |
1 | $1,677 |
2 | $2,269 |
3 | $2,860 |
4 | $3,450 |
5 | $4,043 |
6 | $4,633 |
7 | $5,224 |
8 | $5,816 |
Adults under the age of 26 may be eligible for Full-Scope Medi-Cal benefits regardless of their immigration status, if all other eligibility requirements are met.
Effective May 1, 2022, adults 50 years of age or older may be eligible for Full-Scope Medi-Cal benefits regardless of their immigration status, if all other eligibility requirements are met.
Medi-Cal Benefits by Immigration Status | ||||
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Immigration Status | Age 0-18 and Income Between 0-266% FPL | Age 19-25 and Income Between 0-138% FPL | Age 26-49 and Income Between 0-138% FPL | Age 50 or Older and Income Between 0-138% FPL |
Satisfactory Immigration Status | Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) | Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) | Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) | Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) |
Non-Satisfactory Immigration Status | Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) | Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) | Restricted-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) | Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) |
Your Medi-Cal eligibility must be reviewed at least once a year.
The easiest and quickest way is to apply for Medi-Cal online at BenefitsCal.