Iowa Medicaid estate debt bills shock families in dispute
Joy Higgins in Council Bluffs questions why state debt collectors pursue families after a loved one with a disability dies. The report details estate recovery rules, contractor letters, and payouts, noting cases like Kristin and Eric Tomlyn, the scope of collections, waivers, and ongoing policy debate in Iowa and Congress.
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