Tag Archives: Medicaid Lookback Period
How Medicaid Planning Today Can Help Pay for Long-Term Care Tomorrow
Medicaid Planning and Elder Law Attorneys, Palm Beach County, FL The Medicaid program was established to provide medical coverage to low-income American individuals and families for their healthcare needs. Among the benefits provided within Medicaid is financial coverage for those 65 and older, for long-term care in facilities such as assisted living and nursing… Read More »
What Is the 5-Year Look Back Period for Medicaid?
Most Florida residents considering Medicaid planning measures are aware that Medicaid has a five-year look back period that applies to asset transfers. However, they don’t precisely know how this works, nor how it affects their eligibility for Medicaid benefits. Before explaining the five-year look back period, though, we first need to explain how Medicaid… Read More »