Ending Medicaid Estate Recovery and Limiting Property Liens
This bill aims to protect the assets of individuals receiving Medicaid benefits. It changes rules so states can no longer recover healthcare costs from the estates of deceased beneficiaries. Additionally, it limits the ability of states to place liens on property due to received medical assistance.
Key points
States will no longer be able to recover Medicaid costs from the estates of deceased beneficiaries.
All existing property liens related to Medicaid recovery will be withdrawn within 90 days.
Circumstances under which a state can place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary's property will be limited.
Status:
Expired
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