RSA 167:16-a Limitations on Recovery of Assistance.

I. Notwithstanding RSA 167:14 and any other provision of law to the contrary, no lien may be imposed by equitable or legal action undertaken by the state to evict, partition, or force sale of the property of any individual prior to death on account of medical assistance paid or to be paid on behalf of that individual at any time, except:
(a) Pursuant to a court order or judgment on account of benefits incorrectly paid on behalf of such individual; or
(b) In the case of the real property of an individual:
(1) Who is an inpatient in a nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or other medical institution, and
(2) With respect to whom it is determined by the department, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, that the individual cannot reasonably be e