Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Mississippi
Medicare repayment
How can Medicare put a lein on an estate to get back money from hospital bills incurred by a receipent that died?
Asked on 2/13/07, 5:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jan Butler
Jan R. Butler
Re: Medicare repayment
I am not aware of Medicare having a lien against a reciepient's property. Medicaid does. Generally, anyone who receives Medicaid assistance gives Medicaid a lien on their property. The probate attorney should contact Medicaid to get a release.
Answered on 2/14/07, 8:13 am