Yep AR you nailed it. These vary by state statute as well. Anyone who "knows" doesn't.

 Bill inquired  > What are the lookback rules now?  If assets are transferred
 to a
 > child, is it still three years?

 I'm going to quote from another post I sent to ASA in another topic thread.
 I am NOT at attorney, but before I retired I worked with a CPA and financial
 planner who had several elderly clients.  My boss regularly consulted with
 attorneys for issues of this type.

 Quoting -

 "n a related topic - adjusting the assets/income of a person requiring
 nursing home care is dicey and should only be attempted with the advice of a
 good eldercare issues attorney.  And yes, their services will be expensive.
 But the guidelines for qualifying for Medicaid are quite strict, and full of
 traps for those who don't understand the guidelines or are attempting to
 meet them without professional advice."

 End quote

 I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced in
 eldercare issues.  This is a very complicated area of law and regulation and
 I would advise you be extremely wary of relying on ANY advice you might
 receive in a newsgroup posting.

 --
 A R Pickett aka Woodstock

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