Estate Recovery
What Does 'Estate Recovery' Mean?
Estate recovery is when the government takes part of an individual's estate after they pass away to reimburse itself for the cost of Medicaid long-term care.
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Estate recovery is a Medicaid phenomenon where the state recovers an individual's income or assets to repay itself for the cost of care. Estate recovery happens after the individual passes away.
Estate recovery rules and exceptions vary by state. Understanding how estate recovery works in your state and situation is vital to determine how it will impact you or your loved ones.