Skilled Nursing News December 9, 2025
Nearly one in six nursing home residents in the United States, who were admitted under Medicare or private pay, ended up enrolling in Medicaid during their stay after depleting their financial assets.
This is according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The findings, based on a national sample of nearly 200,000 traditional Medicare beneficiaries, underscore the financial burden long-term care places on older adults and their families and highlight growing concerns about the sustainability of Medicaid funding.
“This finding raises concerns both about individuals impoverishing themselves because of the high cost of care and the long-term financial sustainability of the Medicaid program,” the study authors wrote.
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