Medicare vs. Medicaid for Nursing Home Care: What Families Need to Know
November 6, 2026
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By Nwanneka Uchechukwu, RN. For general education only. Figures are for 2026 and change over time, so confirm current details with Medicare.gov and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). When a parent or spouse needs nursing home care, one of the first questions families ask is, “Who pays for this?” Many assume Medicare will cover it. Often