u/BehindACorpFireWall

I got laid off recently and now my only income is unemployment. When I went to sign up for covered califonia, they have a confusing screen for income. You cant really put a finite amount from a previous job. So I called the help line to get it sorted out. They told me that even though I got a large income so far this year, i would still qualify for medi-cal because my current earnings in the $450/week unemployment.

This went against everything I have heard and seen on the covered California site. If that is true, wouldnt everyone be on medi-cal who is on unemployment? Is covered california really only for people who have a job that doesnt give benefits?

I spent the hour applying fot medi-cal, and still feel like there is no way I qualify. I made too much money to even get cheap covered california options with the cheapest at $700. So I am just shocked that they say forget your annual earnings, its only monthly earnings.

Any insight appreciated.

I am 40 and got laid off recently. No medical issues and no prescriptions. I see advertisements about these paying hundreds per session. If someone has experience doing this, please let me know who you did it with, the payout, and your feelings on the whole experience. Thanks!