MS
Mississippi House Bill HB40

Mississippi 2022 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB40

Introduced
1/4/22  
Refer
1/4/22  

Caption

Medicaid; require division to promptly sell or lease residence of deceased recipient obtained through estate recovery.

Impact

The bill's implementation would affect how Medicaid handles the estates of deceased recipients. By requiring that properties be sold or leased promptly, it can help to alleviate issues related to residential vacancy and the potential degradation of the property. This legislative change supports a more dynamic approach to managing such properties, allowing them to transition back into the housing market more efficiently. It reflects an effort to optimize state resources and address housing availability concerns within the community.

Summary

House Bill 40 aims to amend Section 43-13-317 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, focusing on the management of properties owned by the Division of Medicaid after the death of Medicaid recipients. Specifically, the bill mandates that if the division takes ownership of the residence of a deceased Medicaid recipient in pursuit of recovering payments related to Medicaid services, it must take prompt action to sell or lease the residence. This is intended to prevent properties from remaining unoccupied under the division’s ownership, thereby ensuring that they are utilized effectively.

Contention

Some points of contention may arise concerning the implications for the heirs of deceased Medicaid recipients. There are often emotional and financial stakes involved when a family member's home is disposed of following their passing. The bill may raise questions about the rights of heirs who might have expected to inherit the property, potentially leading to disputes or dissatisfaction among families. Additionally, concerns could be voiced about the speed at which properties must be sold or leased and whether this could compromise fair market value or fail to account for the individual circumstances surrounding each estate.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1302

Medicaid estate recovery; prohibit application of to obtain funds from ABLE accounts.

MS HB992

Medicaid estate recovery; prohibit application of to obtain funds from ABLE accounts.

MS HB1570

Medicaid estate recovery; prohibit application of to obtain funds from ABLE accounts.

MS SB2396

Medicaid estate recovery; prohibit application to obtain funds from ABLE accounts.

MS S3759

Limits authority of DHS to impose liens and seek recovery from Medicaid recipient's estate after death.

MS HB538

Medicaid; create Medicaid Commission to administer program and abolish Division of Medicaid.

MS HB234

Medicaid; create Medicaid Commission to administer program and abolish Division of Medicaid.

MS HB277

TANF and Medicaid; require teenage recipients of to participate in programs about birth control, abstinence and parenting.

MS SB2212

Recipients of Medicaid; extend postpartum coverage up to 12 months.

MS HB103

Medicaid; require Governor and Division of Medicaid to negotiate to obtain federal waiver to expand Medicaid coverage.

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