What is the look back period?

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The look back period for Medicaid planning for nursing home is 5 years. The state looks back and sees if you have made any uncompensated transfers to anyone during that period. For example, a $10,000 gift to a child may be okay for tax purposes, but would count as a transfer normally for Medicaid eligibility purposes.

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