Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes

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A person’s home is typically exempt from qualifying for Medicaid. But it is subject to the estate recovery process for those who were over 55 and used Medicaid to pay for long-term care such as nursing home stays or in-home health care.

This month, a Democratic lawmaker proposed scuttling the “cruel” program altogether. Critics argue the program collects too little — roughly 1% — of the more than $150 billion Medicaid spends yearly on long-term care. They also say many states fail to warn people who sign up for Medicaid that big bills and claims to their property might await their families once they die.

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Two words: Irrevocable Trust. Yes, nursing homes and hospitals deserve to be paid but until our politicians fix health care (for real) those who own homes have the right to fight against those who profit off of their tragedies. Ever seen the price of fighting cancer or diabetes? Ever look at the profits of health networks, pharmaceuticals, or CEO's?

Your thoughts?