Long-Term Care, Part (Needs and Options) Certification Exam

Long-Term Care, Part (Needs and Options) Long-term care planners often miscalculate how Medicaid’s look-back period applies to asset transfers, confusing spousal protections with outright gifting rules. This exam drills the distinction between facility costs, community-based alternatives, and insurance products that candidates typically blur together. Knowing when a trust strategy actually shields assets—versus when it triggers penalties—separates passing scores from repeated attempts.