How Does Inheritance Affect Medicaid Benefits?
An inheritance is a windfall. Any windfall will jeopardize need-based benefits, such as Medicaid. Once the windfall bell has been rung, it cannot be unrung in the eyes of the Louisiana Department of Health, which administers the Medicaid program in Louisiana. As such, care must be taken to avoid unintentionally disqualifying an heir or legatee [...]Continue reading