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Look Back Rules<br />

With the passage of the Deficit Reduction Act<br />

(DRA) of 2005, signed into law Feb. 8, 2006,<br />

look back rules were tightened, <strong>and</strong> the look<br />

back time frame was exp<strong>and</strong>ed from three<br />

years to five years.<br />

Individuals applying for LTC benefits can not<br />

have disposed of any assets for less than fair<br />

market value during the look back period.<br />

If transfers occurred a penalty period is<br />

established.

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