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Originally Posted by AGDee
Medicaid however, varies by state and is for the indigent only. In Michigan, they will look back 5 years for moving assets like that.(Can you tell I have an aging parent for whom we've had to look into all this?)
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Yes, and you make good points. It is Medicaid rather than Medicare. In NY State, I believe it's 3 years for assets. One other point: If the son was her care giver and lived with her prior to her entering the nursing home, the state will not take the house. Essentially, he can keep it.