Tag: Long-term Care

UnitedHealth Group Scrutinized for Nursing Home Care Practices

Explore the controversies and regulatory scrutiny surrounding UnitedHealth Group's nursing home initiatives and their impact on Medicare Advantage care.

Northwestern Mutual Study Reveals Five Key Financial Blind Spots for Americans

Northwestern Mutual's 2025 study exposes five major financial blind spots for Americans, highlighting retirement savings deficits, debt management, tax planning, long-term care preparations, and estate planning gaps.

Medicare Does Not Cover Nursing Care: Key Insights for Retirement Planning

Understand why Medicare does not cover nursing care and what this means for retirement and disability insurance planning.

Study Reveals Medicaid Spend-Down Trends Among U.S. Nursing Home Residents

New study analyzes Medicaid enrollment trends among U.S. nursing home residents, highlighting financial burdens, racial disparities, and implications for Medicaid sustainability in long-term care financing.

Medicaid Spending Cuts to Impact People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Federal budget cuts to Medicaid pose risks to coverage and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, affecting millions reliant on specialized care and long-term support.

Federal Retirements Surge Amid Workforce Changes; Key Benefits Retained

Federal retirement applications surge nearly 40% through mid-2024 amid workforce reduction programs and retention of key retirement benefits. Insights on planning and financial challenges for FERS employees.

Federal Judge Halts Key CMS Staffing Rules for Long-Term Care Facilities

A federal court has blocked key staffing requirements in the 2024 CMS rule for long-term care facilities, creating regulatory uncertainty amid ongoing litigation and legislative attempts to pause implementation until 2034.

House Budget Bill Targets Medicaid Cuts Affecting Older Adults' Coverage

The US House budget reconciliation bill proposes Medicaid spending cuts and enrollment reductions, significantly impacting adults aged 50 and older with complex care needs. Changes include work requirements and eligibility redetermination, affecting dual-eligible and Medicaid-only populations.

Proposed Medicaid Cuts and Work Requirements Could Impact Millions of Older Americans

Explore how proposed Medicaid cuts and new work requirements may affect over 17 million older Americans. Understand the potential policy impacts on eligibility, coverage, and healthcare access.

Medicaid Cuts Would Increase Medicare Costs and Impact Access to Care

Cutting Medicaid funding shifts costs to Medicare, increasing federal spending and reducing access to care. Learn how Medicaid supports Medicare affordability and prevents costly hospitalizations.