Medi-Cal screening
·
If
a veteran has a disability, Homeless or Low income they may be eligible for
Medi-cal.
·
Medi-Cal
is a program that offers free or low-cost health coverage for children and
adults with limited income and resources. If you qualify, you can enroll in
Medi-Cal year-round.
Some basic services include:
·
Outpatient
(ambulatory) services.
·
Emergency
services
·
Long
Term Care - Skilled nursing or intermediate care
·
Hospitalization
·
Mental
health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health
treatment.
·
Prescription
drugs
·
Programs
such as physical and occupational therapy (known as rehabilitative and
habilitative services) and devices.
·
Laboratory
services.
·
Preventive
and wellness services and chronic disease management.
·
Dental
ARE You Eligible?
Age 65 and older, blind, or disabled. Under former rules still in effect,
Californians who are at least 65, blind, or disabled can qualify for Medi-Cal
coverage if they have either:
A low income and few assets and savings
Personal resources reduced due to health care expenses
Income limit. This Medi-Cal income limit is calculated as a percentage
related to federal poverty guidelines, which change every year. The current
limit is about $1,188 monthly for an individual and $1,603 for a couple.
Asset limit. Individuals may own assets not worth more than $2,000;
married couples may own $3,000 worth. But not all assets are included in the
count. Exempt assets include:
A primary home
One vehicle
Household items
Personal belongings including clothing, heirlooms, and wedding and
engagement rings
Burial plots and any money in a designated burial plan fund
Life insurance policies and the balance of pension funds, IRAs, and
certain annuities.
***Please don’t refer veteran’s 70 -100% SC
CHECK SHEET
o
Veterans
Income is low
o
Does
veteran have an ID (if not, encourage to obtain a VA ID)
o
Proof
of where you live
o
Bank
account statements
o
Income
verification
o
Car
registration
