Medi-Cal Gap Leaves Seniors Stranded | San Diego News

California’s Medi-Cal program leaves thousands of seniors stranded between expensive assisted living costs and nursing homes — especially in rural areas where coverage is nearly nonexistent. While 15 urban counties offer waivers, the other 42 don’t, forcing families to choose between moving, paying out-of-pocket, or accepting care they don’t need. One family’s fight for their sister Roselie highlights the system’s crushing bureaucracy — until a pilot by Partnership HealthPlan offers a glimmer of hope, testing whether community-based care can be both humane and cost-effective. But with long waitlists and uneven access, this isn’t a fix for everyone — just a start. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52ff3b6be088ced3