The idea of moving to a long-term care facility can be stressful for any number of reasons, but a significant source of anxiety is often figuring out how to pay for it. Many people searching for a ...

Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program designed for low-income individuals that can help cover some of the costs associated with long-term care, including assisted living. But ...

Medicaid is the primary funder of nursing homes, as the program's payments cover about 80% of the costs of care on average, according to a report from the ASPE. The budget proposal that passed in the ...

How to navigate waitlists and state-to-state differences in coverage, and where to find caregivers in a high-demand environment. Christine Benz: There’s also widespread confusion about what Medicare ...

A nursing home cannot directly seize funds held in an individual retirement account (IRA). However, retirement accounts in many states are generally treated as countable assets for Medicaid ...

New York's nursing home residents aren't asking for luxuries. They're asking for dignity and independence. Lawmakers must ...