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People are really confused. We’ve embarked on a host of studies about long-term care. One component of that effort is to assess the public’s understanding of how these costs are financed. A bunch of surveys over the last 10 years indicate that people are confused; most think that Medicare plays a major role. In fact,…
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When nursing home care uses up a widow’s savings, the federal Medicaid program will kick in and cover her bills for care. But it’s more complicated for couples. If one spouse moves into a nursing home and the bills start piling up, the person who is still living in their home can face serious financia…