California Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
California offers 3 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $340 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in California each year.
California Elder Care Programs (2026)
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California Medicaid Waiver Programs
California's Medicaid program is administered by the California Department of Health Care Services. Contact them at (916) 445-4171 to begin the application process.
- HCBS Waiver
- In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
- Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Income limits for California Medicaid in 2026: $2,982/month for an individual and $5,964/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
Browse by Subsidy Type in California
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
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State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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