Thread regarding Chevron Corp. layoffs

I understand that if one can structure ones finances appropriately, it is possible to have very low reportable income once no longer working. Has anyone who retired from Chevron before age 60 been able to get their reportable income low enough to qualify for Medicaid? This seems like a better solution than ACA as the coverage is better and if cuts the greedy health insurers out of the game. I know in California a family of two with reportable income of less than about $17K can get 100% of the Medicaid benefit. I don't believe assets some into the test, only income.