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Rhode Island Strengthens Collection Efforts in Its Estate Recovery Program

New regulations regarding the estates of deceased Medicaid recipients make it even more important that clients do advance planning in order to minimize the impact of such estate recovery on their estate plans.

In an effort to strengthen collection efforts in its “estate recovery” program, the Rhode Island Office of Health and Human Services (OHHS) has recently finalized regulations prompted by a mandate contained in the FY 2013 budget enacted by the Rhode Island General Assembly in its last session.

OHHS was commendably inclusive its rule making process, involving meetings with stakeholders over the spring and summer of 2013 in which I was an active participant. The General Assembly’s action, and OHHS’ finalization of regulations make it clear that the State of Rhode Island is serious about recovering from the assets of deceased Medicaid recipients. See this notice from OHHS for more details.

Categories: Estates, Medicaid & Medicare

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