Medicaid Nursing Home Asset Protection: What Adult Children Must Know Before the 5-Year Lookback Hits
Most families learn about Medicaid's 5-year lookback rule the hard way — after a gift or transfer has already triggered a penalty period. Here's how the rules work under 42 U.S.C. §1396p, what common mistakes cost families months of uncovered care, and which legal strategies still hold up in 2026.