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Medicaid: Divestiture of Assets to Qualify for Long-Term Care Services

HEHS-97-185R Published: Jul 28, 1997. Publicly Released: Jul 28, 1997.
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Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the prevalence of asset transfers to qualify for Medicaid benefits. GAO also responded to specific questions regarding the new criminal provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

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Health Care
AssetsCrimesElderly personsEligibility criteriaEligibility determinationsHealth care programsLong-term careNursing homesProgram abusesState-administered programsMedicaid