Episode #8
Does Medicare Cover Nursing Home Care? | Medicare Mondays with Mackenzie
Does Medicare cover nursing home care or long-term assistance? Mackenzie Anderson, a licensed Medicare agent with Premier Medicare Solutions, joins We Are Austin to explain what Medicare may cover—and where families could face significant out-of-pocket costs. Mackenzie discusses the important difference between short-term skilled nursing care and long-term custodial care, the general requirements for Medicare coverage, and why families should begin planning before a health crisis occurs. In this Medicare Mondays with Mackenzie segment: • What Medicare may cover in a skilled nursing facility • The difference between skilled nursing and custodial care • Important coverage requirements and limitations • The potential financial impact of long-term care • Why families should discuss care and estate planning early • How Mackenzie helps people understand their Medicare options For personalized Medicare guidance, contact Mackenzie Anderson: 512-599-9527 https://premiermedicaresolutions.com/ Mackenzie’s services are available at no additional cost to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Mondays with Mackenzie is sponsored by Premier Medicare Solutions. #Medicare #LongTermCare #NursingHomeCare #MedicareMonday #SeniorCare #AustinTexas #PremierMedicareSolutions 00:00 Medicare Mondays with Mackenzie 00:27 Does Medicare cover extended nursing home stays? 00:57 Skilled nursing care vs. custodial care 01:28 Requirements for Medicare skilled nursing coverage 02:06 The financial challenges of long-term care 02:54 Why families should plan before a health crisis 03:45 Mackenzie’s upcoming podcast episode 04:07 Free Medicare guidance and contact information Support the show
