Fact: No, you can keep your home as long as the Medicaid recipient, a spouse, or a disabled child live in it. In addition, Medicaid CANNOT place a lien on your home as long as you live in it or if it is transferred to a family member or into a trust, provided you do not need a nursing home for the first five year period However, Medicaid can place a lien on your home if it remains in your name, which is why it’s so important to consult with a Medicaid expert.
