Alternatives to A Place for Mom When the Real Problem Is Medicare Funding
A Place for Mom helps you pick a facility — but not pay for it. The best alternatives when the crisis is Medicare/Medicaid funding, not placement.
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All articles about Medicare and Long-Term Care: What It Does and Doesn't Cover.
Best Medicare-to-Medicaid Transition Guide for Families in a Discharge Crisis
The best Medicare-to-Medicaid transition guide for families whose parent is being discharged — what it must cover, and why timing beats depth in a crisis.
Does Medicaid Pay for Nursing Home Care?
Yes — Medicaid is the largest payer of nursing home care in the US. Learn the financial and clinical eligibility rules, what Medicaid covers, and how long approval takes.
Does Medicare Cover Custodial Care?
No — Medicare excludes custodial care entirely. Learn the skilled vs. custodial definitions Medicare uses, where the line falls, and what actually pays for custodial care.
Does Medicare Cover Memory Care?
Medicare doesn't pay for memory care room and board, but it covers medical care for dementia patients. Here's what Medicare pays for and how families fund memory care.
Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?
Medicare pays $0 toward assisted living room and board. Learn what Medicare does cover inside an assisted living facility and how families actually pay for it.
Does Medigap Cover Long-Term Care?
Medigap does not cover long-term custodial care. But it does cover Medicare's SNF coinsurance — worth up to $17,360 per benefit period in 2026. Here's exactly what Medigap pays.
How to Appeal a Medicare Advantage Rehab Denial in 48 Hours
The step-by-step 48-hour expedited appeal for a Medicare Advantage rehab denial — the notices, the sequence, and why ~95% of appealed denials get overturned.
How to Pay for a Nursing Home With No Money
When a parent needs a nursing home and there's no savings, Medicaid is the path. Here's how Medicaid-pending admissions, retroactive coverage, and fast eligibility actually work.
How to Protect the Family Home from Medicaid Estate Recovery
The practical ways to protect a parent's home from Medicaid estate recovery — exemptions, the caregiver child rule, and what actually works in 2026.
Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Coverage: What Plans Must Cover (and How They Cut It Short)
Medicare Advantage plans must cover the same 100-day SNF benefit as Original Medicare — but denials are common. Here's how prior auth works and why 95% of appeals win.
A Medicare Long-Term Care Guide vs. Hiring an Elder Law Attorney: Which Do You Need?
A $195–$500/hour elder law attorney vs. a step-by-step Medicare long-term care guide — when each one makes sense, with honest costs and tradeoffs.
Medicare Part A Deductible 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
The 2026 Medicare Part A deductible is $1,736 per benefit period. See the full 2026 Part A cost schedule — hospital, SNF coinsurance, benefit periods — and how it works.
Nursing Home Costs by State: What Families Actually Pay
Nursing home costs range from roughly $7,500 to over $16,000 a month depending on state and room type. See the national benchmarks and what drives the state-by-state spread.
Qualified Income Trust (Miller Trust): How It Works for Medicaid
A Qualified Income Trust (Miller Trust) lets applicants over Medicaid's income cap qualify for nursing home coverage. Learn how QITs work, which states require them, and setup steps.