Can a Home Transfer Affect Long-Term Care Benefits? | NC

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Q: Can transferring part of a home to family members affect a parent’s eligibility for long-term care benefits? A: Yes. Under North Carolina Medicaid rules, adding family members to a deed can be treated as a transfer of part of the home during the parent’s lifetime. If the family members paid nothing, or paid less than the value of what they received, the transfer may be considered for less…