Will Tuition Gifts to Grandson Need to Be Repaid in Order to Qualify for Medicaid?
My father gave his grandson, my son, a total of $20,000 for college tuition over the last four years. Will this money need...
Read moreThe answer technically is no, but the practical answer may be yes. Here’s how it works: If your uncle applies for Medicaid within five years of the gifts, he will be deemed ineligible for benefits for a certain amount of time based on the amount he gave away and the average cost of nursing home care in the state. You may “cure” this penalty period by returning to your uncle the funds he gives to you. This may or may not be an effective long-term care plan. I’d recommend consulting with a local elder law attorney for a more complete explanation of how this works and your uncle’s planning options.
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