How Medicaid Estate Recovery Can Claim Homes After a Recipient's Death

States are legally required to seek reimbursement for Medicaid costs from deceased recipients' estates, often targeting real estate assets, prompting experts to outline legal protection strategies.

25 Aug, 12:30 — 25 Aug, 12:30

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Yes, the government can take your home after a Medicaid recipient dies. Here’s how to protect yourself.

If you don’t defend against Medicaid estate recovery, states are required to go looking for reimbursement, and real estate is often the only asset left.

By Beth Pinsker

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How Medicaid Estate Recovery Can Claim Homes After a Recipient's Death

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Yes, the government can take your home after a Medicaid recipient dies. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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