Certain IHSS/HCB caregiver wages are MAGI exempt

DHCS clarified its MAGI Income and Deductions chart to account for recent IRS clarification about live-in caregiver wages.  Caregiver wages paid under certain IHSS and Home and Community Based Waivers are not counted for MAGI determinations when paid to a provider who lives with the Medi-Cal beneficiary receiving personal care services.

This exemption applies to:

  • In-Home Operations Waiver
  • Nursing Facility/Acute Hospital Waiver
  • Personal Care Services Program
  • In-Home Supportive Services Plus Option
  • Community First Choice Option
  • In-Home Supportive Services – Residual Program

DHCS MEDIL I 16-17 (September 21, 2016).