The Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act changes how states handle Medicaid costs after a beneficiary dies. It aims to protect people's property from being taken to pay back Medicaid expenses.
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the withdrawals.
1. This bill ends the requirement for states to recover Medicaid costs from a person's estate after they pass away. 2. It limits when states can place liens on the property of Medicaid beneficiaries. 3. States must remove existing liens within 90 days of the bill becoming law. 4. The bill prevents states from collecting back payments for medical assistance after it is enacted.
This bill affects individuals who receive Medicaid and their families, particularly those who may own property.