Locally owned and operated, CT Medicaid Specialists, LLC works with you in the complex and confusing application for Medicaid benefits. When faced with the need for skilled nursing care or custodial care for a loved one, many people assume Medicare benefits will cover their expenses. Medicaid and Medicare are both federal health insurance programs that may help pay for nursing home care, but they do not provide the same coverage. Medicare covers skilled care services that are n

Medicare, Medicaid and Nursing Care

There are two distinct types of nursing care solutions available for seniors today: Skilled Nursing Care and Nursing Home Care. With skilled nursing care, Medicare certifies that nursing facilities meet certain qualifications and must have the staff necessary to provide patients with the care they need. Many times, this includes more intensive nursing care or help with different types of rehab as well as oth