Archive for the ‘Other - General Health Care’ Category

Could you answer this multiple-choice question about long-term health care ?

Jason L asked:

When considering long-term care in the US, which one of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Most long-term care is provided in the community, often by family members or friends
B. Long-term care services can include health care, housing, transportation, and social services
C. Most long-term care is provided in nursing homes and assisted living [...]


What are my options for short-term health insurance in NY?

wisdomtoothless asked: My grad-school insurance runs out tomorrow (8/20), and my work insurance won’t kick in until Sept. 1. I figured I could sign up for short-term insurance in the interim, but now, admittedly at the last minute, I discover New York State doesn’t offer short-term insurance.

Can I sign up in another state? My parents [...]


My mother is in a long-term care facility. Does she qualify for a tax break or credit?

plant2mommy asked:

She does not have long-term care insurance, but she pays an awful lot to live there. It was recommended by a doctor for her to live in a facility. Is there any way for her to receive a tax break or credit for the amount, or partial amount, that she pays ?


Where do you get long term health care insurance quotes?

spinfast asked: Where do people get long term care health insurance quotes? I’ve come across many websites but was wondering if anyone has had any particularly good experiences. I did come across http://www.ltcconnects.com which appears to compare various health care providers.


Who should buy long term care insurance?

marine42 asked: how to you evaluate different plans


I need to know if medicare covers long term home health care does anyone know?

smartkat7 asked: My father and mother are elderly and sick we have a CNA coming in every day to help them out I was wondering if anyone knew if medicare would reimburse them for this young woman time?


How much does the US Health care spend on Acute Care, Long term care?

pwrfid asked: I am working on a problem and I cannot find the percentage of US health dollars spent on acute care vs long term care. I searched a ton of websites but no use. Hope you could point in the right direction