These dual-eligible older adults are old enough to qualify for Medicare but have incomes and assets low enough to also qualify for Medicaid. Medicare pays for medical care but provides minimal long-term care benefits. Medicaid helps fill this gap, covering the daily assistance many older adults need to remain safely in their homes.
Research funded by the National Institute on Aging highlights what is at stake. Together, the findings suggest that reducing Medicaid-funded home care could shift care responsibilities onto families and increase nursing home entry, increasing costs and intensifying strain on family caregivers.
Published on 2026-04-02 by Cathryn Streifel