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House Medicaid Committee hears sponsors of bill to cap Medicaid estate‑recovery liens
Summary
Sponsors of House Bill 318 said the Saving Homes for Ohioans Legacy Act would limit estate recovery to federally required long‑term care costs, exempt small claims under $20,000, and cap liens at 75% of market value to keep homes marketable and reduce blight; the committee took no vote.
Representative Stevens and Representative Brennan testified before the House Medicaid Committee on House Bill 318, the Saving Homes for Ohioans Legacy Act, saying the measure would cap Medicaid estate‑recovery liens, exclude the smallest claims from collection, and limit recovery to federally‑required long‑term services and supports (LTSS).
Supporters framed the bill as both humane and fiscally sensible. "By capping Medicaid liens at a reasonable amount, properties become viable for new home buyers," Representative Stevens said, arguing that liens that exceed a home's market value leave houses vacant and contribute to neighborhood blight. Representative Brennan told the committee the bill would "limit Medicaid estate recovery only to the…
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