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How do you qualify for Medicaid nursing home care?

Short answer

You must need nursing-home-level care and meet your state’s income and asset limits. Apply through your state Medicaid agency.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

Medicare.gov: skilled nursing facility caremedicare.gov
Medicaid.gov: long-term services and supportsmedicaid.gov
VA: pension and aid for veteransva.gov
Eldercare Locatoreldercare.acl.gov