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How Long Does Medicare Pay for Nursing Home Care?

Many families are surprised to learn that Medicare only covers nursing home care for a limited time and under specific conditions. Medicare covers skilled nursing care, not custodial care, and only when the person meets strict eligibility criteria. If your loved one needs long-term care services such as help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, or using the toilet, that type of care isn’t covered by Medicare. Those costs are either paid out of pocket, through long-term care insurance, or by Medicaid if income and assets meet your state’s Medicaid office rules. This video from DailyCaring.com provides an extensive guide regarding Medicare coverage for skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, emphasizing that it is designed only for short-term rehabilitation, not long-term or custodial care. It clarifies that Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days per benefit period following a qualifying hospital stay, detailing the costs for the patient during days 1–20 and days 21–100. Furthermore, the original article which you can find here https://dailycaring.com/how-long-does... outlines the strict eligibility criteria for SNF coverage and explains the process for appealing a decision if Medicare stops paying prematurely. Finally, the article contrasts Medicare with Medicaid and long-term care insurance to help families understand options for managing the high costs of extended elder care once Medicare benefits are exhausted. If you found this video informative, please hit the "like" button and consider subscribing to our Caregiver's Channel here on YouTube! If you have a story to share or some additional advice not covered in our video, please leave a comment below. Caregivers are often more effective and educated when they can share their own caregiving journey with others. Thanks for listening! See the full article: https://dailycaring.com/how-long-does...