As people age, the status of their health changes -- sometimes in a moment. It pays to be prepared. If someone is in need of long-term skilled nursing care but does not have the private funds to cover ...

Medicaid is a safety net, but it could recoup costs with your assets.

Planning for long-term care can be an important addition to estate planning for many individuals as they age. While the need for long-term care can come upon a person suddenly, such as when someone ...

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 ...

As Congress looks for ways to reduce the federal deficit, Medicaid is in the spotlight. Last week, the GOP-led House passed a budget framework that allows both chambers of Congress to work on a major ...

Many retirees face confusion when it comes to understanding who truly covers the costs of long-term care, often mixing up the roles of Medicare and Medicaid. These two government programs serve ...

Litchman is a cartoonist, writer, and consultant who works at the intersection of the disability nonprofit and homeless youth services sector. In early January, I received a letter in the mail from ...

The federal program is the biggest source of money for long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Republican proposals to cut its budget could... As Congress looks for ways to reduce the federal ...