NYS has income and asset tests for Medicaid. I’ve never heard of the state attempting recovery from the estate of someone who went on after age 65. I’m not opposed to it, however.
They are suppose to recover certain costs like nursing-home care. I don’t think the clock stops ticking when you hit 65. States don’t have to recover all costs, but have the option to. Somebody living in a cash short state like Illinois better read the fine print..