Illinois has a long history of using delays in Medicaid payments for long-term care as a budget maneuver to manage the state’s horrible cash flow situation. Recently, a nursing home wrote to the Illinois governor complaining that if delays continued, it would lead to the nursing home’s closure. For more information, click here.
A significant amount of Americans need long-term care in nursing homes and many wind up going broke trying to pay for the high costs of care. Many think that Medicare will pay for the costs of the nursing home, but they are surprised to find out … (more)
Society is living longer. We would normally think this is a good development. However, many of our seniors haven't planned to live nearly as long as they are and the need for long-term care is on the rise. With the baby boom generation reaching … More
