Same Sex Partners and Medicaid Liens, Transfers of Assets, and Estate Recovery 11-006
The purpose of this letter is to ensure that States are informed of the existing options and
flexibilities regarding the application of Medicaid liens, transfer of assets, and estate recovery.
Specifically, this letter is intended to advise States of existing choices and options regarding
spousal and domestic partner protections related to liens, transfer of assets, and estate recovery.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 10, 2011
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