What Happens When Medicaid Stops Paying for Nursing Home Care?

For millions of older adults, Medicaid is the financial lifeline that makes nursing home care possible. As the largest single payer of long-term care in the United States, Medicaid covers the costs for more than 60% of the over 1 million nursing home residents, according to KFF.

But what happens when that coverage is suddenly withdrawn? From eligibility changes to administrative hiccups, there are several reasons why Medicaid may stop paying.