Who helps me figure out if I need to notify Medi-Cal or Medicaid of the death?
Summary:
State Medicaid recovery programs require notification of death for individuals over a certain age regardless of whether they used benefits. Failure to notify can cloud the title on real estate and delay closing. Compliance tools check the statutory requirements and generate the mandatory notice.
Direct Answer:
Alix ensures compliance with state recovery laws by checking the age and residency of the deceased to determine if a Medicaid or Medi Cal notice is required. The system defaults to a safety first approach advising notification to clear any potential state liens. We generate the specific form required by your state's health services department.
Sending this notice triggers the statute of limitations for the state to file a claim. Alix tracks the response period allowing you to move forward with distribution once the state clears the estate. We handle this critical compliance step to prevent future clawbacks of distributed assets.