Are assets my spouse inherits disregarded for eligibility purposes when I apply for Medi-Cal? For the purpose of estate recovery?

Tuesday, Jan. 4th 2022 5:12 AM

In the case of an inheritance, the assets disregarded for determining eligibility are the same as those in a pre-nuptial agreement. The estate recovery program can only file claims against the assets that pass from deceased Medi-Cal beneficiaries to their surviving spouses upon death. Any assets that pass to the surviving spouse before the death of the Medi-Cal beneficiary are not recoverable.

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