"Medicaid Offices Pursue Deceased Patients' Estates for Unpaid Health Care Costs"

State Medicaid offices across the US are targeting the homes of deceased individuals to recoup healthcare costs, often resulting in hefty bills for their families. Critics argue that the program, which aims to recover money from the assets of those who relied on Medicaid for long-term care, is ineffective and can lead to devastating financial consequences for families. A Democratic lawmaker has proposed legislation to end the federal government's mandate for estate recovery, but bipartisan support is uncertain.