Medicare is the government health insurance program that covers people who are 65 years of age and older or permanently disabled. Medicare will cover up to 100 days of “skilled” nursing home care following release from hospitalization. The first 20 days of skilled care are covered in full. A significant co-pay is necessary for the next 80 days. The nursing home must be “Medicare-certified” and have “Medicare-certified” beds available. Medicare will not pay for “basic”, or custodial, care in a nursing home.
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Medicaid and Medicare