State Medicaid offices are targeting the homes of deceased individuals to recoup health care costs, a practice mandated by federal law for those who relied on Medicaid for long-term care and were over the age of 55. This estate recovery process, required by the federal government of every state, involves suing for the homes of dead people to recover money spent on their health care. Many Americans depend on Medicaid for assistance with diseases, but this comes with the caveat that states may attempt to recover costs after the recipient's death. The issue, described as 'cruel' by some, highlights the emotional and financial impact on families. A letter from the state department of human services in July 2021 expressed this requirement.
‘Cruel’ Medicaid program targets dead peoples’ homes to recoup health care costs https://t.co/sT4txHjTW2 https://t.co/gzmikrVRYt
Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there's a catch. Often, states try to recoup the costs after the recipients die. https://t.co/AVJHuxdtxa
When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care. The letter came from the state department of human services in July 2021. It expressed… https://t.co/gszXQQnhV3
One step in a process the federal government requires of every state — to recover money from the assets of dead people who, in their final years, relied on Medicaid — is suing for their homes. https://t.co/mCnDFgnrWk
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs https://t.co/qbpDeb6j8q
A person's home is typically exempt from qualifying for Medicaid. But it is subject to the estate recovery process for those who were over 55 and used Medicaid to pay for long-term care. https://t.co/rhc1xQHBD1