US Medical Term · financial
Estate Recovery
Recuperación de Patrimonio
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Estate Recovery |
| Spanish (Español) | Recuperación de Patrimonio |
| Chinese (中文) | 遗产追偿 |
| Korean (한국어) | 유산 회수 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thu hồi chi phí từ di sản |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pagbawi ng Ari-arian |
| Portuguese (Português) | Recuperação de Espólio |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การเรียกคืนค่ารักษาพยาบาลจากกองมรดก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 遺産回収 |
What it means
Estate recovery is a federal requirement that state Medicaid programs seek reimbursement from a deceased beneficiary's estate for costs of certain services. States must pursue recovery for nursing home and long-term care services provided to Medicaid recipients aged 55 or older; they may also recover costs for other services provided to that age group. Recovery is typically deferred if a surviving spouse, a child under 21, or a blind or disabled child resides in the home. Not all assets pass through probate, so property in certain trusts or with named beneficiaries may be protected. Contact your state Medicaid office early—planning before receiving Medicaid can significantly limit what the state can recover from your family.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
The state sent an estate recovery notice to the family after their mother's Medicaid-funded nursing home stay.
El estado envió un aviso de recuperación de patrimonio a la familia después de la estancia de la madre en un hogar de ancianos financiado por Medicaid.
Estate recovery may be deferred if a surviving spouse continues to live in the home.
La recuperación del patrimonio puede aplazarse si un cónyuge sobreviviente continúa viviendo en el hogar.
Consult an elder law attorney to understand how estate recovery may affect your family's inheritance.
Consulte a un abogado de derecho del adulto mayor para entender cómo la recuperación del patrimonio puede afectar la herencia de su familia.
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Last reviewed: September 2026