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Middle-class Medicaid.

J Kosterlitz

    National Journal
    |October 14, 1991
    PubMed
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    Medicaid, intended for the poor, is increasingly used by wealthier Americans to cover nursing home costs. This trend is facilitated by government programs and legal strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Policy
    • Public Health
    • Socioeconomics

    Background:

    • Medicaid serves as a vital public health insurance program for low-income individuals in the United States.
    • Historically, Medicaid has been a primary payer for long-term care services, including nursing home care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the extent to which individuals with financial means are utilizing Medicaid to fund their long-term nursing home care.
    • To identify the mechanisms and strategies employed by relatively well-to-do Americans to access Medicaid benefits for nursing home expenses.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of Medicaid utilization data.
    • Review of legal and financial planning strategies associated with long-term care.
    • Examination of government policies and their impact on program accessibility.

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    Main Results:

    • Evidence suggests that individuals who are not traditionally considered poor are successfully leveraging Medicaid for nursing home costs.
    • Specific legal and financial planning techniques, alongside certain government provisions, appear to facilitate this access.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings indicate a potential divergence between Medicaid's intended beneficiary population and its actual users for nursing home care.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the full implications of these utilization patterns on program sustainability and equity.