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 both children and parents/caretaker relatives based on the Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) amounts.
Income Limits for Children Aged 0-19 | |||
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Family Size | Infant Age 0-1 0-266% FPL |
Child Age 1-19 0-160% FPL |
Child Age 1-19 161 - 266% FPL |
1 | $3,232 |
$1,944 |
$3,232 |
2 | $4,374 | $2,631 | $4,374 |
3 | $5,512 |
$3,316 | $5,512 |
4 | $6,650 |
$4,000 | $6,650 |
5 | $7,792 |
$4,687 | $7,792 |
6 | $8,930 |
$5,372 | $8,930 |
7 | $10,069 |
$6,056 | $10,069 |
8 | $11,210 |
$6,743 | $11,210 |
NO PREMIUM | NO PREMIUM | PREMIUM* |
* Optional Targeted Low-Income Children Program is a Medi-Cal premium payment program. The premium has been reduced to zero dollar ($0).
Income Limits for Adults/Parents/Caretakers Aged 19-64 |
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Family Size | 0-138% FPL |
1 | $1,677 |
2 | $2,269 |
3 | $2,860 |
4 | $3,450 |
5 | $4,043 |
6 | $4,633 |
7 | $5,224 |
8 | $5,816 |
The easiest and quickest way is to apply for Medi-Cal online at BenefitsCal.
As of January 1, 2024, a new law in California gives full Medi-Cal to all Californians who qualify for Medi-Cal. Unlike before, immigration status does not matter. This new law means that all California residents who qualify for Medi-Cal will receive full Medi-Cal benefits, bringing us closer to a Healthy California for All.