*Individuals 50 years of age or older who are blind or disabled may be eligible for Full-Scope benefits regardless of their immigration status, if all other eligibility requirements are met.
Immigration Status and Medi-Cal Benefits | ||||||
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Program |
Age 0-18 | Age 19-25 | Age 26-49 | Age 50-64 | Age 65+ | |
Eligibility |
Eligibility |
Eligibility - Satisfactory Immigration Status | Eligibility - Non-Satisfactory Immigration Status | Eligibility | Eligibility | |
AGED | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status |
*BLIND | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status | Full-Scope Benefits | N/A | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status |
*DISABLED | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status | Full-Scope Benefits | Restricted-Scope Benefits | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status | Full-Scope Benefits Regardless of Immigration Status |
If you are disabled but have not been determined disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may complete a disability evaluation conducted by the Disability Determination Service Division – State Programs (DDSD-SP).
Ask your Eligibility Worker about this process.
Your Medi-Cal eligibility must be renewed at least once a year.
Below are the income limits to qualify for the Aged, Blind and Disabled Program based on the Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) amounts.
If you do not qualify for this program because your income is over the above limits, you may qualify for Medi-Cal with a Share-of-Cost.
Click the Medi-Cal Share-of-Cost Flyer for more information about the Medi-Cal Share-of-Cost.
Income Limits for Aged, Blind and Disabled Program | |
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Family Size | 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 |
9 | $6,406 |
10 | $6,997 |
Each Additional Person | $593 |