We have caring for my mother for 12 yrs. At 88 and failing health I am concerned that she will need nursing home care. With a 7 yr look back in her bank account how will we be able place her since we are also on a fixed income and cannot replace the money spent to make our home necessary for her needs.
Most state Medicaid programs do have a 5-year lookback period. However, they may have different rules regarding what the money paid for--in this case, it was a bathroom so she could stay in your home...they *may* look at that as "allowable" as it may have delayed placement into a Medicaid facility. However, these lookback rules are complicated and may vary between states, so it would be a good idea to contact your local state Medicaid office