States often seek reimbursement from the assets, typically homes, of deceased Medicaid recipients who received long-term care benefits. Critics argue this practice disproportionately affects low-income families and communities of color. Legislation is proposed to address this issue.
Social Security overpayment errors have left some of the most vulnerable Michiganders in dire financial straights. I called on Commissioner O'Malley to address overpayments, and I'm glad he's taking steps to mitigate this issue. https://t.co/GxxRYgi2Vd
I hear stories like Sandy's and Imani's too often. Current law requires states to recover money from the assets of Medicaid recipients who've since passed away. This is cruel and disproportionately harms low-income families and communities of color. I have a bill to fix this. https://t.co/rjbTCTkHGy
Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care. https://t.co/8Xib0mB2Fv
Medicaid offices sue for dead people’s homes to cover health care costs without warning, critics say https://t.co/bQ5qD3s1zU
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