Using Medicaid & Medicare for Senior Care

Paying for senior care of any sort can be daunting, which is why it’s good to try and use every benefit available to you. Two common types of benefits people try to use are Medicaid and Medicare, but they have very different limits and applications.

Medicaid benefits for senior care:

Medicaid qualifications and benefits vary by state, but can cover health needs like:

  • Long-term care services including nursing homes and alternative communities

  • Home health services, like an in-home nurse and equipment
  • Personal care services

Concierge Care Advisors operates throughout Washington state. Learn more about how to qualify for Medicaid in Washington, and the specific benefits you get by contacting one of our Senior Advisors.

Medicare benefits for senior care:

National Medicare covers part of some hospital stays, doctors visits, and therapies—often around 80%. Such care might include physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, or a bath aide. Medicare typically can only be used following a hospitalization, for approximately a six week period, and at just a couple days a week. For long term care, Medicare isn’t usually able to help much.

But not to worry. Our Senior Advisors are skilled at finding care within your budget and figuring out other benefits you might be able to take advantage of. Just contact us, anytime.

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