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The State Wants Your Parent's House (And Medicaid is How They Get It)
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The State Wants Your Parent's House (And Medicaid is How They Get It)

The Medicaid Estate Recovery Program is not a safety net. It is a loan with your childhood home as collateral.

By Neil D'Monte, Palmelle Editorial Team · Reviewed by Neil D'Monte · 7 min read · 2026-06-20

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