Costs & Paying for Care

Open Enrollment (Oct 15–Dec 7) is your annual chance to align Medicare coverage with future care needs. A 10-point checklist on networks, costs, and drugs.

Medicaid pays for long-term nursing home care for people with limited income and assets. Here are the medical and financial eligibility basics.

Medicare covers skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay — up to 100 days. Learn the qualifying rule, cost-sharing, and what happens when coverage ends.

Nursing home prices vary widely by state, room type, and care level. Learn what the monthly rate covers and how to get written quotes you can compare.