Medicaid in California
Expert guides about medicaid in California from Brevy Care.
California Medicaid Nursing Home Coverage 2026
Yes, California Medicaid pays for nursing home care, and it does so through Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program.
California Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment 2026: CSRA Guide
California Medicaid spousal impoverishment rules protect the at-home spouse when one partner enters long-term care under Medi-Cal.
California Medicare Savings Programs 2026: Medi-Cal QMB & MSP
California Medicare Savings Programs can eliminate or reduce your Medicare costs through four separate income-based programs administered by DHCS under Medi-Cal.
California Medi-Cal Personal Needs Allowance 2026
California gives a nursing-home resident on Medi-Cal just $35 a month to keep for personal spending, the lowest figure of any large state in the country.
California Medi-Cal: Complete Guide (2026)
Medi-Cal is the largest Medicaid program in the United States, covering more than 15 million Californians, roughly one-third of the state's population.
What CalAIM Means for You and Your Family
Most California families have heard the word "CalAIM" without knowing what it actually delivers.
Will Medi-Cal Take Your House? California Estate Recovery Explained
The question every California family asks an elder-law attorney is whether Medi-Cal will take Mom's house, and in 2026 the answer is almost always no.
What You Need to Know About California Medi-Medi Plans
On January 1, 2026, California completed the largest single-year transformation of dual-eligible health coverage in the country.
What You Need to Know About California Medi-Cal Asset Limits
For two years, from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, California stood alone among American states. Non-MAGI Medi-Cal had no asset limit at all.
Medi-Cal Eligibility and Income Limits 2026: California Medicaid Guide
If you are searching "Medi-Cal income limit 2026" or "Medi-Cal asset limit 2026," you are arriving at a uniquely turbulent moment.
How to Get on a California Medi-Cal HCBS Waiver
There is no single "California HCBS waiver," because the state runs seven distinct Home and Community-Based Services pathways under Medi-Cal.
How to Apply for Medi-Cal in California
Applying for Medi-Cal in California in 2026 comes with one rule that changes everything for seniors: the asset limit is back.
California IHSS: Get Paid as a Family Caregiver (2026)
If you are caring for an aging parent, a spouse with dementia, or an adult child with a disability in California, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) can pay you to do it.
How to Get Medi-Cal to Pay for Long-Term Care in California
California's long-term care landscape is the largest and most diverse in the country, and the most misunderstood.
How to Choose a Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan in California
Roughly 90 percent of California's Medi-Cal members, about 14.1 million people, belong to a managed care plan, yet most never learn how the system works.
Your Guide to California Medicaid (Medi-Cal)
Medi-Cal covers more than 14 million Californians, over one-third of the state's population.