What is the amount Medi-Cal can claim against my estate?
A.The lesser of the total amount of benefits a Medi-Cal beneficiary received during his or her life, or the value of the Medi-Cal beneficiary’s estate at the time of their passing. Medi-Cal recovery could wipe out a persons estate (home value & cash) leaving the children/spouse/family very little or no inheritance. You must contact an Elder Law attorney for proper qualification and planning in order to receive Medi-Cal benefits and protect assets (your home & cash) from recovery. Legal costs are minimal when compared to losing all the equity in your home from recovery. If you are currently in a nursing home or will be entering a nursing home in the future, it is important to immediately contact an Elder Law attorney. Only proper legal planning sets up children/spouse/family to inherit your assets and eliminate asset loss due to recovery (lien on home or cash). An Elder Law attorney can prepare documents that protect your assets and have the nursing home cost paid for by the State of Ca
