January 2012 - Sykes Elder Law

Certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation under authorization of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

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Certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation under authorization of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

When NOT to file a Medicaid application

Jan 6, 2012

There is a subtle but important distinction between the Medicaid look-back rule and the ineligibility rule – while the look-back period is limited to five years, the ineligibility period is not. Think about that. If you file a Medicaid application, the state asks you...

How to calculate a Medicaid ineligibility period

Jan 4, 2012

You may have heard that a Medicaid applicant becomes ineligible for benefits as a result of giving away assets. But what are the details? First let me give you the rule, then we’ll examine the parts. Rule:  A Medicaid applicant will be found ineligible for...