In California, elders 65 or over may be able to get some long-term care payment assistance through California’s needs-based Medicaid program, which is called Medi-Cal (that’s the difference between Medi-Cal and Medicaid, if you were wondering!). Medi-Cal in CA may be part of a long-term care payment solution, but there are hard limits on payouts and it can be complicated or difficult to qualify when you take into account the income and asset limits. Importantly, there are different Medi-Cal income limits and asset limits for eligibility depending on whether you are single or married; the income limits vary if both spouses are applying and other factors. Through legal strategies such as an irrevocable Trust you may be able to benefit from certain assets without them affecting your Medi-Cal eligibility—learn more about our legal services for Medi-Cal by clicking here. You can also check to see if you qualify for Medi-Cal at this link, where you can verify your California Medi-Cal eligibility as part of your long-term care planning. Applications for Medi-Cal are handled through Covered California.