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Medicaid the primary safety net

When her elderly mother s cognitive impairment from dementia worsened in the late 1990s, Sebra Barcuis knew she needed to get her into a long-term care program that provided the necessary ....

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'THIS LONG GOODBYE IS HELL'

Sally White helps her husband of 46 years get dressed, fed and on the bus for the short ride from their home to Third Age Adult Day Center four mornings ....

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Few prepared to cover long-term care costs

While many Americans will need long-term care as they get older, few are prepared to pay for it. ....

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How to appeal a denied Medicare claim

If you are denied coverage by Medicare, you have the right to appeal the decision. ....

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Medicaid: The primary safety net

Medicaid has become the primary safety net for long-term care in the U.S., covering more than 50% of the estimated $400 billion in long-term care costs annually, according KFF, a nonprofit independent organization focused on health policy. ....

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