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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Estate Recovery |
The estate recovery program enables the commonwealth to recover from the estate of individuals who were 55 years of age or older at the time nursing facility services or home and community-based services were received. Recovery applies to Medical Assistance payments provided on or after August 15, 1994, the effective date of the Act. The commonwealth shall recover the amount of Medical Assistance paid for all nursing facility services, home and community-based services, and related hospital and prescription services. |
| Fraud |
The intentional deception or misrepresentation that an individual knows, or should know, to be false, or does not believe to be true, and makes, knowing the deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to himself or some other person(s). |
| In-kind Earned Income |
Is compensation received for work performed in place of, or in addition to, wages, profit, or payment in cash. |
| In-kind Unearned Income |
Is a contribution-other than free or reduced shelter costs-which does not represent compensation for a job performed. |
| Medicaid |
A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. |