Dual-eligible beneficiaries have insurance through two distinct and uncoordinated programs: Medicaid, which pays for long-term care; and Medicare, which pays for medical care, including hospital stays ...

Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) are a type of Medicare Advantage (MA) plan designed for long-term residents of nursing homes or those who live in the community but need a nursing home level ...

Medicare Part A provides limited coverage for skilled nursing facilities, typically following a hospital stay, and is intended for short-term care. Medicare coverage for skilled nursing includes the ...