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Why do you have to pay a lien for a medicaid bill when people who don't own property don't have to pay back their medicaid they received?
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Medicaid is a "means tested" program - i.e., it is intended to be used only when the patient has no other resources available for care.
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Do you have to pay back medicaid if you received some inheritance?
Medicaid is insurance through the state. Medicaid is taken care of during the time of need and cut off when not in need. Medicaid does not receive a pay back if inheritance is received. Other assistance programs, however, may require some sort of pay back.
Do families have to pay back Medicare and Medicaid for a deceased relative?
No. However, for Medicaid, the State may file a lien on real property and/or claim on the deceased recipient's estate to recover assistance provided.
If wife received Medicaid with birth of baby. Is she responsible for repayment 12 years later when she is more wealthy?
Medicaid that was properly issued (i.e., the person was eligible for it at that time) does not need to be paid back.
If you qualify for medicaid will you get back money taken out of medicare before qualification?
You are not required to pay back Medicaid or Medicare.
Does medicaid cover past medical bills?
Medicaid will only go back three months prior to when you started receiving it. FOR EXAMPLE: If you have a doctor or hospital bill from December of 2009, and then start receiving Medicaid in March of 2010, then yes, Medicaid would pay for the December bill. BUT, had you gone to the doctor in November, and then received Medicaid the following March, that bill would not be covered because they will only go back three months.
Who can put on orthopedic back braces in ny for medicaid?
Most local doctors in NY can pout on orthopedic back braces under Medicaid. Calling their office ahead of time to verify they are a Medicaid provider is the best option.
Do you have to pay medicaid back if you come into money in north carolina?
If you receive Medicaid benefits in North Carolina and come into money, you may be subject to estate recovery. Estate recovery is a process through which Medicaid seeks reimbursement for the costs of your care from your estate after you pass away. However, the specific rules and exceptions can vary, so it is advisable to consult with a Medicaid expert or local agency for accurate information based on your circumstances.
Had medicaid and medicare at 25. Do I have to pay back after 55?
no
Do you have to pay back taxes if you live in a nursing home on Medicaid?
Medicaid/nursing home status does not excuse one from paying taxes.
Can a person cancel Harmony Health Plan and get medicaid back?
no
If a birth mother was using Medicaid to pay for her pregnancy and you adopt her baby do you have to pay Medicaid back for the amounts they spent on the mother and baby?
In Michigan we adopted an infant girl that was on medicaid and so was the birth mother, we didn't have to pay back medicaid. We adopted her through the foster parent program, and yes we did take her home from the hospital after her birth.
When approved for ssi does your medicadego back to your back pay month and year?
Depending on the date of your Medicaid application, you should be able to get Medicaid as of the "onset date" of your disability, as determined by Social Security.
