{"id":2276,"date":"2023-11-27T02:52:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T02:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/?p=2276"},"modified":"2025-03-20T05:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T05:11:16","slug":"what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When Medicare Stops Paying for Nursing Home Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#Grappling_With_the_Reality\" >Grappling With the Reality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#1_Understanding_Medicare_and_Nursing_Home_Care\" >1. Understanding Medicare and Nursing Home Care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#11_What_is_Medicare\" >1.1 What is Medicare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#12_What_are_Nursing_Homes\" >1.2 What are Nursing Homes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#2_Medicare_Coverage_for_Nursing_Home_Care\" >2. Medicare Coverage for Nursing Home Care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#21_The_Extent_of_Medicare_Coverage\" >2.1 The Extent of Medicare Coverage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#22_Costs_Associated_with_Nursing_Home_Care_Under_Medicare\" >2.2 Costs Associated with Nursing Home Care Under Medicare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#3_Average_Nursing_Home_Costs\" >3. Average Nursing Home Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#4_What_Happens_When_Medicare_Stops_Paying_for_Nursing_Home_Care\" >4. What Happens When Medicare Stops Paying for Nursing Home Care?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#41_Medicaid\" >4.1 Medicaid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#42_State_Assistance_Programs\" >4.2 State Assistance Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#43_Long-Term_Care_Insurance\" >4.3 Long-Term Care Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#44_Medicare_Supplement_Medigap_Plans\" >4.4 Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#45_Veterans_Affairs\" >4.5 Veterans Affairs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorsite.org\/resource\/what-happens-when-medicare-stops-paying-for-nursing-home-care\/#5_Conclusion\" >5. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grappling_With_the_Reality\"><\/span>Grappling With the Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>For many families, the reality of nursing home care costs can be a harsh wake-up call. While Medicare provides some coverage for short-term stays in skilled nursing facilities, it does not cover long-term nursing home stays. This leaves families scrambling for alternative ways to finance ongoing care. This piece explores the ins and outs of Medicare coverage for nursing home care and presents options for managing these expenses when Medicare coverage ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Understanding_Medicare_and_Nursing_Home_Care\"><\/span>1. Understanding Medicare and Nursing Home Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_is_Medicare\"><\/span>1.1 What is Medicare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program that offers a broad range of services, including hospitalization and skilled nursing, to eligible individuals who are either 65 years and over or those under 65 with qualifying disabilities or health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_are_Nursing_Homes\"><\/span>1.2 What are Nursing Homes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing homes, or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), are care institutions designed to provide ongoing medical attention and personal care services for individuals who cannot safely live independently. They offer a wide range of services, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), care from registered nurses, and rehabilitative care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Medicare_Coverage_for_Nursing_Home_Care\"><\/span>2. Medicare Coverage for Nursing Home Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_The_Extent_of_Medicare_Coverage\"><\/span>2.1 The Extent of Medicare Coverage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, Medicare coverage for nursing home care is quite limited. Medicare Part A covers short-term stays in skilled nursing facilities, but only under specific conditions. Notably, Medicare only pays for up to 100 days of care in a skilled nursing facility during each benefit period. After the 100th day, the individual or their family must shoulder the full cost of skilled nursing home care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Costs_Associated_with_Nursing_Home_Care_Under_Medicare\"><\/span>2.2 Costs Associated with Nursing Home Care Under Medicare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the first 20 days of a qualified stay in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare Part A pays the full cost. From day 21 to day 100, the individual is responsible for a daily coinsurance amount, which is up to $204 in 2023. Once the 100-day coverage limit is reached, the individual will be liable for all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Average_Nursing_Home_Costs\"><\/span>3. Average Nursing Home Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing home care is expensive. According to Genworth Financial, the average cost of a shared nursing room is $94,900 per year, while a private room costs around $108,405 per year. The cost of nursing home care can vary significantly depending on the region and state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Happens_When_Medicare_Stops_Paying_for_Nursing_Home_Care\"><\/span>4. What Happens When Medicare Stops Paying for Nursing Home Care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Medicare coverage for skilled nursing care ends, the individual or their family will be responsible for all subsequent costs. It&#8217;s crucial for families to have a contingency plan in place to handle these expenses when Medicare coverage ceases. Here are some alternative ways to pay for nursing home care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_Medicaid\"><\/span>4.1 Medicaid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicaid, a joint federal and state program, helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Most health care costs are covered for individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. However, eligibility for Medicaid is typically based on income and personal resources, and the program&#8217;s rules and requirements can be complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_State_Assistance_Programs\"><\/span>4.2 State Assistance Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some states have programs to help residents get long-term care. These programs can allow individuals to qualify for Medicaid while protecting their assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"43_Long-Term_Care_Insurance\"><\/span>4.3 Long-Term Care Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-term care insurance policies can help pay for many types of long-term care, including both skilled and non-skilled care. However, these policies don&#8217;t usually cover the full cost of nursing homes, and premiums can be expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"44_Medicare_Supplement_Medigap_Plans\"><\/span>4.4 Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap plans, help bridge the gap between what Original Medicare will pay for, and the actual costs out-of-pocket. Some Medigap policies cover the individual&#8217;s nursing home coinsurance for days 21 through 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"45_Veterans_Affairs\"><\/span>4.5 Veterans Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterans who already receive a VA pension might qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound allowance if they meet certain criteria. These benefits can help pay for long-term care, including nursing home costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Conclusion\"><\/span>5. Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the limitations of Medicare coverage for nursing home care is crucial for planning long-term care for yourself or a loved one. While Medicare does cover some nursing home costs, it&#8217;s important to have a plan for managing these expenses once coverage ends. Whether it&#8217;s through Medicaid, state assistance programs, long-term care insurance, or other means, there are options available to help ease the financial burden of long-term nursing home care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grappling With the Reality For many families, the reality of nursing home care costs can be a harsh wake-up call. While Medicare provides some coverage for short-term stays in skilled nursing facilities, it does not cover long-term nursing home stays. This leaves families scrambling for alternative ways to finance ongoing care. 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