Tag: Dual Eligibility

Medicare & Medicaid

All 50 States Apply to Medicaid Drug Discount Plan: What Older Americans Should Know

The new GENEROUS model could reduce what federal and state Medicaid programs pay for certain brand-name drugs. But it does not mean every prescription—or every senior’s pharmacy bill—will immediately become cheaper. Published: September 21, 2026 President Donald Trump announced on September 18 that every state will participate in a new […]

Medicare & Medicaid

Part 1: Will Medicaid Pay for Your Nursing Home? Understanding the $2,982 Income Benchmark in 2026

Many retirees believe Medicare will pay for nursing-home care because they have paid Medicare taxes throughout their working years. Unfortunately, Medicare generally does not cover extended custodial nursing-home care. Medicaid may provide this coverage, but eligibility depends on medical need, income, assets and state-specific requirements. Medicare and Medicaid are not […]