The Medicaid Penalty Period

The Medicaid Penalty Period

In order to prevent Medicaid applicants from simply giving away their assets to meet the strict financial requirements, Medicaid institutes a penalty period for individuals who have made divestments during the five years prior to their application date. Learn more about the Medicaid penalty period and what qualifies as a divestment.

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