Updates to Medi-Cal Aged and Disabled, Medicare Savings Program Thresholds

DHCS has updated the thresholds for the the Medi-Cal Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level program.  As of April 1, 2017, the monthly income limit for an individual is $1235 ($1005 + $230 disregard); the monthly income limit for a couple is $1664 ($1354 + $310 disregard).

DHCS ACWDL 17-19 (June 23, 2017)

Effective January 1, 2017, allocations, property limits, and premium amounts have been updated:

  • The SSI Standard Allocation is $368.
  • The SSI Parental Allocation is $735 for an individual (if one ineligible parent lives with a child), or $1103 for a couple (if both ineligible parents live with a child).
  • The Medicare Part A premium is $413 for those not receiving free Part A.  A beneficiary with 30-39 quarters has a reduced premium of $227.
  • The Medicare Part B premium is $109 on average for those held harmless, while it is $134 for those who are new to Medicare or not subject to hold harmless status.  The Part B deductible is $183.
  • The property limits for Medicare Savings Programs are $7390 for an individual and $11,090 for a couple.

DHCS ACWDL 17-20 (June 30, 2017).