District of Columbia: medicaid long-term care
The home equity limit, the look-back period for gifts and transfers, and the asset limit for nursing home Medicaid.
| Home equity limit (2026) | $1,130,000 |
|---|---|
| Look-back period | 60 months (5 years) |
| Asset limit (single) | $2,000 in most states - confirm with the state Medicaid agency |
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How we checked this
2026 home equity limits were compared across two Medicaid planning publishers and agree for every state. Asset limits are shown only where sources agree. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
Cross-checked sources agree Checked on official source confirmed on a government, court or legislature site From a statute-cited table one detailed source Under review sources disagree; read the note and the law.