Conflicting answers on what is exempt on claims that California DHCS can recover.Recipient was on medicare and medical. Was never in long term care.The information I have received states the following are exempt from recovery. QMB/SLMB/IHSS, the cost of premiums, co-payments and deductibles paid on behalf of qualified medicare beneficiaries. Calif info says they can.What is correct.Medicare paid 80% of all bills.Can Calif recover only 20%?
Asked on 7/28/13, 2:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Waid
Law Office of Victor Waid
Obtain the assistance of a probate lawyer who has special experience in determining whether California is correct about their right to claim for medi-cal or medicare reimbursement.
Answered on 7/29/13, 1:25 pm
