New Jersey Attorney Christine Matus Reveals Strategies to Navigate Medicaid’s 5-Year Lookback and Safeguard Assets
Toms River, New Jersey — Christine Matus, a renowned Medicaid trust lawyer from The Matus Law Group in New Jersey, has recently clarified the complexities surrounding Medicaid’s five-year lookback period and its potential repercussions on eligibility for long-term care benefits. The lookback period empowers Medicaid to review an applicant’s financial transactions for the past five years, searching for any improper asset transfers or gifts that could affect their eligibility. The implications of the Medicaid lookback rule extend beyond simple eligibility. For those found in violation of these regulations, it can lead to significant delays in … Read more