Question: My father-in-law is coming to live with his son and me. We own our home (in both our names) and have significant savings. Can Medicaid try to make a recoupment claim against us after my father-in-law's death?

Answer: No. Medicaid can only make a claim against the beneficiary’s estate. Family members have no legal or financial responsibility. (This is assuming that the beneficiary has not transferred funds or property to family members.)

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