Medi-Cal, California's form of the federal Medicaid program, is available to persons who are disabled or 65 years of age or older who qualify for its benefits. Medi-Cal can pay for all or part of the cost of nursing home care. It can pay for other health services as well.
Careful planning, however, is required to ensure that your well-being is safeguarded and your assets are protected. Without such planning, an entire estate can be lost. Special steps must be taken to protect the residence.