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I’ve read where once the client dies, mc can ask to be reimbursed for their portion of financial assistance paid to support a client’s in-home medical service. Any idea how that amount is determined? I’ve asked several representatives when signing up my parent and everyone acts surprise that there can a charge. I’m not buying it. Just want to be prepared.

No one can answer this. It all depends on how long the person received Medicaid. When the person passes, a recovery letter will be sent. Most people on Medicaid have no assets. So when they pass, there is nothing for Medicaid to recover against. Thats what you say on the form that is sent. They have no assets. Now if the person has a car and a house, those become recoverable assets and need to be mentioned on the form. A lien will be placed on the house. It must be, and car too, sold at market value. It will depend on how long the person received Medicaid services to how much is owed. Lets say the services amt to 100K. But the house sells at 75k market value. Medicaid will except the 75K. The 25k will not need to be paid back because family is not held accountable. The other way, house sells for 100k and the medicaid recovery is 75k. 25k is left and that goes to the Wills beneficiaries. If there is asset money that is allowed after spend down, that becomes part of the persons estate. Medicaid does not touch it.
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Medicaid recovery is called MERP. Look it up in your state and see what info you can find.
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