Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Conflicting answers on what is exempt on claims that California DHCS can recover.Recipient was on medicare and medical. Was never in long term care.The information I have received states the following are exempt from recovery. QMB/SLMB/IHSS, the cost of premiums, co-payments and deductibles paid on behalf of qualified medicare beneficiaries. Calif info says they can.What is correct.Medicare paid 80% of all bills.Can Calif recover only 20%?
Asked on 7/28/13, 2:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Waid
Law Office of Victor Waid
Obtain the assistance of a probate lawyer who has special experience in determining whether California is correct about their right to claim for medi-cal or medicare reimbursement.
Answered on 7/29/13, 1:25 pm