N's social worker wants me/us to complete an application for Medi-Cal, which is the assistance program for non-wealthy people to help pay their outrageous medical bills.

I am completely intimidated by the application process. They want proof of ownership of properties, insurance, all other assets, and you are limited to very low assets ($3000 for two people) over and above your house and your car. And on and on.

This is an area about which I'm poorly informed and have very limited knowledge and skills. I'm afraid of getting trapped in the toils of the bureaucracy and losing all our assets to a rapacious government.

I know my house and my car are exempt assets, but only a certain limited income is allowed...though it's not clear how much, and oh, dear, my anxiety level is rising. Again.