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eva1234 Asked March 2020

Do you have to provide any documentation if you gave away money before the 5 year Medicaid look back period?

JoAnn29 Mar 2020
Like said, No.

What Medicaid looks at are Bank Acct statements going back 5 years. They look for large discrepancies. They can see normal deposits and withdrawals, they are looking for something out of the ordinary. That could be 10k to put on a new roof, you may need to show proof of that. But that 10k you gave to a grandson towards a new car is a No No. That may need to be paid back or there's a penalty. Medicaid is tricky. It depends on individual circumstances. So, better you talk to a Medicaid caseworker when u have questions.

worriedinCali Mar 2020
No. That’s why its called the 5 year look back. Medicaid only looks back up to 5 years.

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