Can you give me some examples of how the five-year "look back" period works in South Dakota?

Here are some examples to illustrate application of South Dakota's Medicaid eligibility rules

EXAMPLE #1:  In January of 2007, LeRoy gave his daughter $400,000.00. LeRoy enters a nursing home in Sioux Falls in March of 2013 and applies for Medicaid benefits.  Under this example, LeRoy's gift does not fall within the five-year "look back" period. 

EXAMPLE #2:  In July 2009, LeRoy gave his son $80,000.00. LeRoy entered a nursing home in Sioux Falls in January of 2013 and applies for Medicaid benefits.  Under this example, LeRoy's gift to his son falls within the five-year "look back" period. 

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