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Old 11-23-2017, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
If you want to prepare for the possibility of needing Medicaid, you can transfer assets to your children or someone else you trust at least 5 years prior to applying for Medicaid. Then, they can use the assets to supplement your income while you are on Medicaid and in a nursing home. Assets transferred within 5 years of applying may make you ineligible for Medicaid. Most people living long term in nursing homes are on Medicaid.
Children pauperize their parents to enable them to qualify for Medicaid, right or wrong.

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