A growing number of older Californians are concerned about Medi-Cal asset seizure, according to a new article from the San Jose Mercury News. <\/p>\n
The California State Assembly recently passed a new bill designed to limit Medi-Cal\u2019s ability to recover assets from the estates of deceased Medi-Cal beneficiaries. As the law stands currently, Medi-Cal can seize a substantial portion of an estate — including a residence — to recover the benefits used to cover medical care through Medi-Cal.<\/p>\n
But Governor Jerry Brown\u2019s advisors are encouraging a veto of the bill in order to avoid revenue losses that would hurt the state\u2019s budget, as reported by the Mercury News. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Even if Governor Brown does sign the bill, the new law would limit but not entirely prohibit Medi-Cal asset recovery.<\/p>\n
The Mercury News turned to Michael Gilfix for comment on the growing concerns surrounding Medi-Cal asset seizure. <\/p>\n
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