The effect of the January 2015 COLA on Medi-Cal eligibility

DHCS has issued guidance on how to process the 2015 cost of living adjustment in SAWS.  This COLA does not affect MAGI groups, and CalHEERS will wait for the 2015 FPL updates to run retroactive eligibility batches.  The letter provides instructions on calculating gross income for Social Security recipients and Pickle amendment applicants.  The letter also lays out SSI/SSP payment levels, 2015 resource limits, benefit rates, and Pickle disregards.  DHCS ACWDL 15-08 (2/9/15).