Archive for the nursing home Category

Medicare’s Limited Nursing Home Coverage

Medicare’s Limited Nursing Home Coverage Many people believe that Medicare covers nursing home stays. In fact Medicare’s coverage of nursing home care is quite limited. Medicare covers up to 100 days of “skilled nursing care” per illness, but there are a number of requirements that must be […]

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What Is Medicaid?

Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides health insurance coverage to low-income children, seniors, and people with disabilities. In addition, it covers care in a nursing home for those who qualify. In the absence of any other public program covering long-term care, Medicaid has become the […]

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No Caregiver Agreement? No Good!

Are your parents getting older and are they in a greater need of assistance and care, but they do not need or want to move to a care facility at this time? Are you doing a lot of work for your mother or father? Are you: preparing […]

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