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Medicaid Planning · State Reference

Medicaid look-back rules by state

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Published: September 4, 2026. Last checked: September 5, 2026.

Jurisdictions

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Methodology & sources

Checked at least annually and whenever the state publishes a new transfer-penalty divisor or administration rule.