Nursing home executives opposing the Senate Senate bill have said it could pose the “biggest threat” to the health care industry seen in 20 to 25 years , with the proposed multi-billion dollar cuts to Medicaid potentially impacting nursing home care severely. They were asked to contact their senators and representatives to discuss the bill’s potential impact, and to involve employees and family members of residents in the... At present, Medicaid covers the bills for around 60% of the approximate 1.4 million nursing home residents, with around 60% of the total Medicaid funding being spent on long-term care provision. Nursing home costs per patient are around $82,00 on the next ten years . A national association for 5,600 non-profit nursing homes, LeadingAge , has said the backlash from the bill has led to the submission of over 18,000 letters to Senate , the highest it has seen for any medical issue. The bill being considered would reduce the federal spend on Medicaid by $ 722bn over 20 to 25 years , which could lead to states reducing payments for nursing home care or limiting eligibility in a bid to reduce fund spending.
Nursing home executives opposing the Senate Senate bill have said it could pose the “biggest threat” to the health care industry seen in 20 to 25 years , with the proposed multi-billion dollar cuts to Medicaid potentially impacting nursing home care severely. At present, Medicaid covers the bills for around 60% of the approximate 1.4 million nursing home residents, with around 60% of the total Medicaid funding being spent on long-term care provision. Nursing home costs per patient are around $82,00 on the next ten years . A national association for 5,600 non-profit nursing homes, LeadingAge , has said the backlash from the bill has led to the submission of over 18,000 letters to Senate , the highest it has seen for any medical issue. The bill being considered would reduce the federal spend on Medicaid by $ 722bn over 20 to 25 years , which could lead to states reducing payments for nursing home care or limiting eligibility in a bid to reduce fund spending.