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Advisory Opinion 97-03

Asks whether Mrs. P's transfer of assets to her nephew, Mr. S, and subsequent application for Medicaid benefits, subjects her to sanction under 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(a)(6), which prohibits certain dispositions of assets for the purpose of qualifying for Medicaid.

Advisory Opinion 97-03