“Share of Cost” is the amount you agree to pay for health care before Medi-Cal starts to pay. This is called “meeting your share of cost.” Your Share of Cost is a set amount based on how much money you make. You only need to meet your Share of Cost in the months that you get health care services. After you meet your share of cost, Medi-Cal pays for your care the rest of that month.
SSI — SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
Social Security administers the SSI program. They pay monthly benefits to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. Blind or disabled children may also qualify for SSI benefits. If you'd like to learn how to determine how much income is deemed from the parents to the disabled child as well as how to determine whether the disabled child qualifies for any SSI click here.