Yes, the government can take your home after a Medicaid recipient dies. Here’s how to protect yourself.

State Medicaid programs are authorized to seek reimbursement from the estates of deceased recipients for long-term care costs paid by the program. Real estate is frequently the primary asset available in an estate for recovery claims. Medicaid estate recovery applies to nursing home care, assisted living, and home and community-based services in most states. The process and protections available vary by state law and individual circumstances.

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