I feel really defeated. My 87 year old mom is on her last month of paying for her assisted living bill of $4100.00. I applied for her to receive Medi-Cal so she could be placed in a nursing home for LTC. She is a complete invalid and on hopsice requiring 24 hour care. She was denied because she made a couple of hundred dollars over the income limit of $1366.00. Come January she will be out of money and I can't afford to pay for this and she will have to leave her assisted living facility. What are my options? Was she denied also because she is on hospice? I don't know what to do. Bringing her home to my house is not an option. I want to scream!!!!
This link has a phone number that may be able to help you find a place for your mom.
California does not have the Miller Trust program.
https://ombudsmanventura.org/services_ombudsman/BudcaregiverBROCHURE27.2.08.pdf
Over income level (she may need to document her medical spending); are layme ts to the AL documented as such? If the were paid in cash or not properly accounted for, they may look line gifting.
You need to get info from Medi Cal about why.
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/medicaid-and-long-term-care-133719.htm
"Hospice care, including room and board, is covered under Medicaid whether the individual lives at home or resides in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or rehabilitation center."
Source: https://www.seniorliving.org/hospice/medicare-medicaid
It seems your mom maybe just makes too much income. You may benefit by consulting with a Medicaid Planner to see if she will ever be able to qualify. I'm so sorry you're in this distressing situation.
Have you spoken to a MediCal planner about why she was denied?
Have you looked at why she was denied? Missing information? Gifting? Not medically at need?