What is the Medicaid look-back period for nursing home eligibility, and what is the consequence of violating it?
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A
24 months; applicant is permanently disqualified from Medicaid
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B
36 months; applicant receives a reduced benefit period
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C
60 months; applicant faces a penalty period of ineligibility proportional to transferred assets
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D
48 months; applicant must repay all transferred amounts with interest