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Medi-Cal screener (65+ / disabled)

California 2026 Aged & Disabled estimate for people with Medicare. Apply through the county.

This estimate is for Californians who are 65 or older, or who meet Social Security’s disability rules — the usual path for people who already have Medicare. It is not MAGI Medi-Cal for adults under 65. The county decides. This website cannot say that you qualify.

Aged & Disabled FPL (no share of cost): 138% FPL — $1,836.00 / $2,490.00 a month (April 2026 DHCS chart)
Resource limit: $130,000.00 individual / $195,000.00 couple (reinstated January 1, 2026)
Over the A&D FPL income limit, Medi-Cal with a share of cost may still be possible. This tool does not calculate a share-of-cost dollar amount.

HouseholdI am 65 or older, or I meet Social Security’s definition of disability.I receive SSI (Supplemental Security Income).Monthly income (before taxes)A&D FPL limit (individual): $1,836.00. This estimate subtracts the usual $20 general disregard.Countable resources2026 California non- resource limit (individual): $130,000.00. Home and usually one car do not count. SSI-linked Medi-Cal uses a much lower SSI resource test.

Enter income and resources to see which 2026 path this estimate is closest to. Leave a field blank to treat it as $0.

How to apply. Use BenefitsCal or your county social services office. Read DHCS Medi-Cal. In Los Angeles County, call Aging & Disabilities at 800-510-2020 or California HICAP at 1-800-434-0222 (TTY 711). For Part B premium help only, use the Medicare Savings Programs screener.

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