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What is the Medicaid 5-year look-back?
Short answer
A review of gifts and transfers made in the 5 years before applying. Transfers for less than fair value can trigger a penalty period without coverage.
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Official sources
- Medicare.gov: skilled nursing facility caremedicare.gov
- Medicaid.gov: long-term services and supportsmedicaid.gov
- VA: pension and aid for veteransva.gov
- Eldercare Locatoreldercare.acl.gov