Georgia Medicaid Estate Recovery Frequently Asked Questions

April 11, 2006 Georgia Medicaid Estate Recovery Frequently Asked Questions Estate Recovery is a program in every state whereby Medicaid members with assets reimburse the taxpayers for long term care such as nursing home care or community care services provided through Medicaid. By accepting Medicaid benefits, a debt is created on part of the beneficiary that must be paid from the beneficiary's estate. Funds are recovered from the member's estate, only after death, for the cost of these services. Medicaid members who qualify for Estate Recovery will receive notification by mail that the Estate Recovery Program will begin . . .