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In reply to the discussion: State Medicaid offices target dead people's homes to recoup their health care costs [View all]Silent Type
(5,638 posts)33. Another good point that ought to be an easy tweak. But . . . . . .
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State Medicaid offices target dead people's homes to recoup their health care costs [View all]
dalton99a
Mar 2024
OP
Yes we do. In states that allow Medicaid it's a requirement to pay back from the estate.
jimfields33
Mar 2024
#20
Good point about compensation for family caregivers. Not sure what requirements should be, but it's doable.
Silent Type
Mar 2024
#26
Makes zero sense; Medicare eligibility doesn't have anything to do with assets.
MichMan
Mar 2024
#53
If she goes into care in less than five years I think (nursing home), she will still lose the House.
Demsrule86
Mar 2024
#65
I think some states might take one's home if there is no reasonable chance they will
Silent Type
Mar 2024
#28