10/09/2026
A gift given with love can have consequences no one intended.
Helping a child buy a home or gifting money to grandchildren may feel unrelated to future care needs. But if Medicaid is needed to help pay for long-term care, those past gifts could matter.
The five-year lookback doesnβt mean every gift creates a problem. The type of transfer, timing, and applicable exceptions matter.
Before making a significant gift, understand how it fits into your long-term care plan.
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