State Policy · CA
California Cuts Medi-Cal Asset Limits 84% Effective July 2027
California will reduce Medi-Cal asset limits by 84% starting July 1, 2027. Current limits of $130,000 for an individual (plus $65,000 per additional household member, up to 10 people) will drop to $21,000 for one person. The change affects eligibility determination for Medi-Cal applicants and enrollees subject to asset tests. This represents a significant tightening of financial eligibility criteria that will reduce the asset threshold available to certain Medi-Cal populations.
Why it mattersThe dramatic reduction in asset limits will likely decrease eligibility for Medi-Cal programs that apply asset tests, affecting enrollment projections, managed care plan membership, and state budget forecasts.