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.

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Answered on 2/14/07, 8:13 am


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