Receiving a Settlement And Retaining Medi-Cal Benefits

When someone is critically injured, it is devastating, not only for the victim but also to their family, friends, and colleagues. It is particularly devastating when someone young, with a family and a thriving business is tragically injured. Medi-Cal is available to persons in this circumstance as well. A debilitating injury gives you the right to apply for this public benefit, even if you have not reached the age of 65.

Client Case Study: A 54 year old male with a wife, young children, and thriving business, was injured in an automobile accident. As a result of the accident, he became quadriplegic and breathing through a ventilator. He was hospitalized for more than 2 years, when his family reached out to us through an attorney referral.

A settlement was forthcoming, but in the meantime, monies were needed to pay for his care. Planning for Seniors started the Medi-Cal process for him, taking some of the burden from his family; the benefits began to financially cover the cost of his stay in an acute care facility.

When a settlement was finally reached and the monies distributed, Planning for Seniors orchestrated the full disclose to State law and regulation and submitted it to the County. Upon review, his Medi-Cal benefit was retained for him, along with the remaining settlement monies available for his family through the use of a very specialized trust with specific Medi-Cal compliant language.

If you find yourself in this position, please contact our office at 530-671-3308.