Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD) Medi-Cal

This program provides Medi-Cal services for people who are age 65 or older, blind, or persons who have a disability regardless of age. Some of the services provided are:

• Medi-Cal program health care coverage
• Medicare premium payment program
• People in long term care or going to enter long term care (Convalescent hospital, skilled nursing, nursing home)
• SSI Medi-Cal Advocacy Services
• People who might be disabled and do not otherwise qualify can apply for Medi-Cal with this office
• People applying for IHSS services (In-Home Supportive Services) need to apply for Medi-Cal with this office

Persons may be eligible for ABD if they:

• Are U.S. citizens or meet certain requirements for non-citizens*
• Are age 65 or older
• Disabled or blind

*Non-Citizens age 50 years or older may qualify for the ABD program if they meet all other Medi-Cal requirements.