CALIFORNIA SHARE OF COST GUIDELINES

IF you have lost or do not have "full dual" eligibility status (both Medicare and Medi-Cal), you might qualify for one of the various levels of Limited Income Subsidy. This is commonly referred to as "Share of Cost".

Share of cost Medi-Cal provides benefits for those with incomes too high to qualify for cash assistance but too low to cover health care. This issue brief provides an overview, including a description of relevant policy issues.