My child and I are both on Medi-Cal. If their grandparent claims them as a dependent on their taxes, will that affect my child’s Medi-Cal eligibility? Could it change our benefits in any way?
Yes, it could. Medicaid (including Medi-Cal) looks at tax households when determining eligibility. If the grandparent claims your child, their income might need to be included in the application instead of just yours.