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Benefits for Young People

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    Benefits for Young People

    Eligibility for Key Programs

    Now that you’ve read some basic information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal’s Working Disabled Program (WDP), and private health care coverage, we can begin to look at the factors that will impact your eligibility for these key programs.

    The rules for eligibility can seem very complicated. They are different for different programs and they can also be different depending on your age. In addition, you may be going through a period in your life during which you’re moving out of your parents’ home, going to college, or getting a job. Each of these changes can impact your benefits too!

    The good news is that the DB101 website explains a lot. If you have more questions about these programs, talk to a benefits planner.

    Estimate How Your Benefits Could Change

    When you get a job, or go to school, or get older, your eligibility and benefits amount can change. DB101 includes Estimators that can help you predict how your benefits might change. For young people, the School and Work Estimator is especially helpful. After reading about benefits, try it out!

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    School and Work Estimator

    Are you a young person? See how working and staying in school can help you.

    Medi-Cal

    Medi-Cal covers people with and without disabilities who have low income.

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    Learn about new challenges and opportunities as you become an adult.