State Medicaid Directors Letter: Application of Liens, Adjustments and Recoveries, Transfer-of-Asset Rules and Post-Eligibility Income Rules to MAGI Individuals

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Article Publication Date: 
2/21/2014
Summary: 
This letter provides guidance to states on how the long-term services and supports-related rules, including the estate recovery rules, in section 1917 of the Social Security Act (the Act), and federal regulations at 42 C.F.R. 435.700, et seq., apply to individuals who are eligible for Medicaid under Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) eligibility rules (“MAGI individuals”) and receive coverage for long-term services and supports (LTSS).
Article Author: 
Mann, Cindy
Populations: 
Dual Eligibles
Sources: 
CMS
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Keywords: 
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Modified Adjusted Gross Income; MAGI; Section 1917; 1917 a; Medicaid Liens; Section 1917(b); Estate Recovery; 1917(c); Transfers of Assets; Home Equity Rule

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