Absolutely yes. A home is not considered by Medi-Cal to be an asset which is counted against you for eligibility purposes as long as you live there. If you become a resident of a nursing home, Medi-Cal does not count your home as an asset if any one of the following is true:
- 1. You are expected to be able to return home (which you can demonstrate by simply stating this on your Medi-Cal application);
2. Your spouse lives there;
3. Your child who is under 21 or is blind or disabled lives there;
4. A sibling lives there who is part owner of the home and lived with you for at least a year prior to your entering the nursing home;
5. An adult child lives there who lived with and provided care for you for at least two years prior to your entering the nursing home;
6. You are making a good faith effort to sell your home; or
7. Your home is a multiple dwelling unit, one which is the principal residence.