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Medicaid Planning · Washington

Washington Medicaid estate recovery

Medicaid estate recovery rules for Washington.

Published: Not yet published. Last checked: September 2, 2026.

Recovery scope

Source unavailable. Check with the state Medicaid agency.

State Medicaid agency

Controlling authority

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State Medicaid agency

Exemptions and deferrals

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State Medicaid agency

Hardship-waiver path

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State Medicaid agency

Lien practice

Washington may use property liens and probate creditor claims after death, with notice and lien procedures governed by WAC 182-527-2738.

Source: Washington Administrative Code 182-527-2738 [state-medicaid-agency] — Effective March 14, 2016

Sources and update policy

Methodology & sources

Checked at least annually and whenever recovery statutes, waivers, liens, or agency practices change.

This page is educational and is not legal advice.