Does Medicare Cover Nursing Home Care? | Medicare Mondays with Mackenzie

Does Medicare cover nursing home care or long-term assistance? Mackenzie Anderson, a licensed Medicare agent with Premier Medicare Solutions, joins We Are Austin to explain what Medicare may cover—and where families could face significant out-of-pocket costs.Mackenzie discusses the important difference between short-term skilled nursing care and long-term custodial care, the general requirements for Medicare coverage, and why families should begin planning before a health crisis occurs.In this Medicare Mondays with Mackenzie segment:• What Medicare may cover in a skilled nursing facility• The difference between skilled nursing and custodial care• Important coverage requirements and limitations• The potential financial impact of long-term care• Why families should discuss care and estate planning early• How Mackenzie helps people understand their Medicare optionsFor personalized Medicare guidance, contact Mackenzie Anderson:📞 512-599-9527🌐 https://premiermedicaresolutions.com/Mackenzie’s services are available at no additional cost to Medicare beneficiaries.Medicare Mondays with Mackenzie is sponsored by Premier Medicare Solutions.#Medicare #LongTermCare #NursingHomeCare #MedicareMonday #SeniorCare #AustinTexas #PremierMedicareSolutions00:00 Medicare Mondays with Mackenzie00:27 Does Medicare cover extended nursing home stays?00:57 Skilled nursing care vs. custodial care01:28 Requirements for Medicare skilled nursing coverage02:06 The financial challenges of long-term care02:54 Why families should plan before a health crisis03:45 Mackenzie’s upcoming podcast episode04:07 Free Medicare guidance and contact informationSupport the show