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The following income, resources and property from the estates of Native Americans are not exempt from estate recovery: 1. Ownership interests in assets and property, both real and personal, that are not described in items #1 through #5 above. 2. Any income and assets left as a remainder in an estate that do not derive from protected property or sources in items #1 through #5. 33.3.9 Reparation Payments to Individuals Government reparation payments to special populations are exempt from BadgerCare Plus estate recovery. 33.3.10 Voluntary Recovery (ERP) When a member age 55 or older wishes to pay an amount to Medicaid to maintain Medicaid eligibility, prepay a Medicaid deductible, or reduce a potential claim in an estate, forward the payment to ERP. First check, BVCI to make sure there is not an outstanding Medicaid claim for an overpayment since the money should be applied to an overpayment first. Voluntary payments, except for prepayment of a deductible may only be up to the amount of Medicaid paid to date. The check or money order should be made payable to DHS. Mail the payment to: Estate Recovery 313 Blettner Blvd Madison WI 53714-2405 With the payment, include: 1. Documentation that the payment is voluntary. 2. The member’s name and Medicaid ID number. 3. Name and address of the person who should receive the receipt. These refunds will be credited to the member and will be used to offset any claim that may be filed in the member’s estate. Incentive payments of 5% will be paid to the IM Agency for refunds. Advise heirs and beneficiaries of deceased members who wish to make a voluntary refund to call ERP staff. This page last updated in Release Number: 15-01 Release Date: 05/15/2015 Effective Date: 05/15/2015