Seattle Times Article About Washington Medicaid Recovery Laws

[number9]

One more reason not to go on Medicaid. Exerts from the article:

"She was shocked: If you’re 55 or over, Medicaid can come back after you’re dead and bill your estate for ordinary health-care expenses."

"Even states that are now limiting estate recovery, she warned, can change the rules again if budget problems become more intense."

Expanded Medicaid’s fine print holds surprise: ‘payback’ from estate after death | Local News | The Seattle Times

 

[Norwayguy]

One more reason not to go on Medicaid. Exerts from the article:

"She was shocked: If you’re 55 or over, Medicaid can come back after you’re dead and bill your estate for ordinary health-care expenses."

"Even states that are now limiting estate recovery, she warned, can change the rules again if budget problems become more intense."

Expanded Medicaid's fine print holds surprise: 'payback' from estate after death | Local News | The Seattle Times

Shocked? Sounds like another 55+ individual who does not read something they sign. It is not hidden and is on the application at least in my state.

 

[unic.consulting]

She definitely didn't read it properly. My mother is on Washington Medicaid and we have been aware of this for years. It's disappointing, but we understand it.

 

[NWBenefitProvider]

I gotta say, it might shock some people who are expecting everything to be free, but if you have assets and don't want to spend them to take care of yourself, then I think this is perfectly reasonable. Frankly, I'm tired of footing the bill for all the government programs.

If you don't like it, don't sign up and deal with the bills on your own.