2017 Update: Changes to Medi-Cal ‘Death Fees’ and Estate Recovery
Did you know that if you are a Medi-Cal recipient and are age 55 or older, the government can demand a payment from your estate if you pass away with medical costs? This is called estate recovery. Unfortunately, many families do not find this out until it happens to them. Medi-Cal is California’s version of the federal Medicaid program, which...