What about Medicaid estate recovery?
Under Iowa law, most Medicaid recovery is not allowed. However, there are specific cases required by federal law where Medicaid must be recaptured. This includes situations where the account owner received Medicaid at the age of 55 or older, or the account owner received Medicaid for certain Long Term Support Services (LTSS) and were subject to Post-Eligibility Treatment of Income (PETI) rules. Under all circumstances, qualified disability expenses, including burial and funeral, are paid prior to recapture. Check with your public benefits specialist about your specific circumstance.
