MN HF3615

Removes the requirement that individuals over 55 years old automatically trigger medical assistance estate recovery claims; instead limits claims to those receiving institutional services or general assistance medical care.

Requires the state commissioner to fully release estate recovery liens and claims for individuals aged 55 to 64 who receive non-institutional medical assistance services under a specific eligibility category.

Mandates reimbursement to medical assistance recipient estates for any amounts recovered from individuals aged 55 to 64 receiving non-institutional services under the specified eligibility category.

Clarifies that estate recovery claims may include probate estates, jointly owned property, beneficiary accounts, pay-on-death accounts, and assets transferred through survivorship or living trusts.

Makes all changes retroactively effective from January 1, 2014.