Group Calls for Federal Probe into Florida's Firing of Nursing Home Advocate
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Read moreMany Americans believe insurance will cover their nursing home needs, according to a new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The study found that 30 percent of adults expect private insurance to be the main source of funds if they or a family member needed nursing home care. In reality, private insurance pays for only a small share of nursing home expenses (8 percent), while Medicaid pays nearly half of these costs nationwide.
The findings are based on the latest Kaiser Health Poll Report survey, which looked at the public's view on long-term care. The survey found that 46 percent of respondents had a family member or close friend in a nursing home in the past year, but nursing homes have a negative image. The survey found the following:
To see the full survey, click here.
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