Effective October 1, 2020 there will be the imposition of a 2 ½ year look back for all home care services. Any transfers made during or after the look back period will result in a penalty in the same way that the penalty is calculated for the ‘5 year look back’ for Institutional Medicaid. Cona Elder Law Partner Melissa Negrin-Wiener will discuss the legal techniques available to ensure the Medicaid Home Care application process is streamlined and successful, while also being mindful of possible future institutional Medicaid benefits in the event nursing home care is needed.