Transfer Penalty

2026 Statewide Average Monthly Private Pay Rate for Determining Transfer of Assets

As of April 1, 2026, the Georgia Medicaid penalty divisor will increase from $10,798 to $11,122. This is sometimes called a transfer penalty or a gift penalty and applies where a Medicaid applicant’s resources were transferred for less than fair market value.

See March 31, 2026 Memo.

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David McGuffey

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