Established in 1965, Medicare and Medicaid are two separate, government-run health insurance programs that provide essential health care coverage for specific populations. If you've ever wondered ...

As Americans live longer than ever before, planning for long-term care (LTC) is no longer optional—it’s essential. Yet, many people still mistakenly believe that Medicare or Medicaid will be there to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover tax, budget and retirement policy from Washington Three things are true about long-term care, though many Americans don’t ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Medicare does cover skilled nursing care for up to 100 days, but only under limited circumstances, such as when you've just ...