Long-term care costs like nursing home care can quickly drain retirement savings. Medicare provides little help paying these ...

While the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) at first was expected to provide financial relief for nursing homes and therapy providers, the ...

The government shutdown has delayed the usual release of the 2026 Medicare home health final rule, leaving providers in limbo ...

Virtual care proponents are concerned about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services scrapping pandemic-era ...

Amid Medicare Advantage’s rise, future policy shifts – including faster prior authorization requirements and Medicaid cuts – ...

When the time comes to transition to nursing home care, figuring out how to pay for it is often a primary concern for families. Many people mistakenly believe Medicare will cover the entire cost of ...

The average Medicare-covered nursing home stay is only 22 days, and Medicare does not pay for non-skilled assistance with “activities of daily living.” ...

When the Trump administration required nursing homes to report their COVID-19 cases, it also promised to make the data available to residents, families and the public in a user-friendly way. But some ...

Two Southwest Florida nursing homes were named to Newsweek’s “best nursing homes for 2026” list. The recognized facilities ...

Dear Savvy Senior: If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage? — Caretaking Son Dear Caretaking Son: The rules and requirements for ...

When the time comes to transition to nursing home care, figuring out how to pay for it is often a primary concern. No, Medicare does not pay for long-term nursing home care, also referred to as ...