Look-Back Period (for Medicaid/MediCal/MassHealth)
Quick Description
A Medicaid look-back period is a five-year period where Medicaid evaluates your estate to determine if you qualify for coverage.
Full Description
A Medicaid look-back period is a time frame used to evaluate if you qualify for Medicaid coverage. By federal law, this look-back period is five years.
Medicaid will assess your income, assets, and estate during this time period. Any asset transfers or giveaways to friends, family, or other "safe" financial vehicles will count against your Medicaid eligibility.