California is reinstating its Medi-Cal asset limit starting in January 2026. This guide answers FAQs about who will be affected, what assets count, and how to handle "spending down" assets.
This fact sheet provides an overview of HCBS in California, their vital role in supporting the health and well-being of older adults and disabled people, and makes the case for why California must commit to maintaining and expanding these vital supports even during fiscal downturns.
This resource is designed for housing and aging service providers, advocates, and attorneys working with Medi-Cal eligible older adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This resource is intended to provide a high-level overview of the Medi-Cal services available to prevent or end older adult homelessness, as well as information on how to obtain these services.
This fact sheet describes the positive impacts that eliminating the asset limit has had on low-income older adults and people with disabilities, while dispelling misconceptions regarding this important change.
In recent years, California has implemented several Medi-Cal policies to increase the number of people eligible
for Medi-Cal coverage, reduce barriers to maintaining coverage, and provide new services designed to prevent and
reduce homelessness. This factsheet outlines these policies and how they can help to enhance housing security for
older Californians.
