Instructions to retroactively implement AB 641, which extends the full array of spousal protections now available to married, opposite-sex couples, to same-sex spouses and registered domestic partners through the transfer of property undue hardship provisions.  [Download]

Lots of 2013 rate chart goodies here: how to compute the January 2013 COLA for Title II; the 2013 Medicare Part B Premium ($104.90); the 2013 Federal Benefits Rate; the In-Kind Support and Maintenance Values for computing Pickle eligibility, as well as the (SSI/SSP) cash grant levels for determining Pickle eligibility from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, resources levels, Pickle disregards…  [Download]

Information about AB 1494, which provides for the transition of children from the current Children’s Health Insurance Program (Healthy Families) , to the Medi-Cal program. The former HF children will be called the “Targeted Low-Income Children’s Program” in Medi-Cal, and has a “bright line” income limit. [Download]

All Medi-Cal recipients who live in areas where Medi-Cal managed care plans are operating must attend an info session to learn their options (Called the HCO presentation.)  This letter sets out the the process – and clearly states the referral shall be made regardless of whether the application for MC is in person, on line, over the phone, etc.  [Download]

A must read on how Healthy Families clients will transition to Medi-Cal, resulting in the demise of the program.  [Download]