These links will give you more insight on how Medicaid and Medicare work and the effects they may have on your estate plan.
Medicare - Government Site
The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare Information.
Medicare - HCFA
An Overview of the Medicare System by the Health Care Financing Administration.
Medicaid - HCFA
An Overview of the Medicaid System by the Health Care Financing Administration.
Medicaid Overview from Cornell University Law School
An overview of the laws, court decisions and agency information on the subject of Medicaid.
State Medicaid Directors
An index of the State Medicaid Offices and Directors. A great deal of information can be learned by calling and asking for an "application package" for Medicaid benefits.