Medi-Cal asset limit for seniors and people with disabilities drops to $21,000
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On October 22, 2026, CalMatters reported that Medi-Cal’s asset limit for seniors and people with disabilities drops from $130,000 to $21,000 in July 2027. State data shows about 600 people lost coverage when the $130,000 limit began, and the state released no estimate before lawmakers approved the lower limit.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, October 22). Medi-Cal asset limit for seniors and people with disabilities drops to $21,000. Source: CalMatters (Medi-Cal asset limit report, October 22, 2026). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ca-calmatters-medi-cal-asset-limit-21000-seniors-disabilities-october-2026