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(1) The department or authority, as appropriate, shall establish standards consistent with section 1917 of the social security act in determining the period of ineligibility for medical assistance due to the transfer of resources.
(2) There shall be no penalty imposed for the transfer of assets that are excluded in a determination of the individual's eligibility for medicaid to the extent such assets are protected by the long-term care insurance policy or contract pursuant to chapter 48.85 RCW.
(3) The department or authority, as appropriate, may waive a period of ineligibility if the department or authority determines that denial of eligibility would work an undue hardship.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 74. Public Assistance § 74.09.585. Medical assistance for institutionalized persons--Period of ineligibility for transfer of resources - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-74-public-assistance/wa-rev-code-74-09-585.html
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