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Future of Long-Term Care and the Expanding Role of Medicaid Managed Care

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  • John K. Iglehart

Long-term care is not covered by Medicare or private insurance. Medicaid pays for long-term care for the poor and those who qualify after paying out of pocket for care. This article discusses the financing challenges in the context of aging baby boomers and fiscal constraints.

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Mr. Iglehart is a national correspondent for the Journal.

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