“Problems persist at Washington hospitals due to lack of long-term care options,” by Erica Zucco, King5 Quote: “Harborview Medical Center is currently diverting non-emergent patients as the hospital copes with overcrowding. Other local hospitals face similar concerns. … The hospital said it had 560 patients in a hospital set up for 413, and that 100 of those patients are medically stable and in need of long-term, post-acute care, but have not yet been able to be transferred. … LeadingAge Washington, which advocates for not-for-profit and mission-driven senior care and housing organizations, said current Medicaid rates make it difficult for long-term care
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“Law in the Marketplace: Do you need Medicaid planning?,” by John Cunningham, Concord Monitor Quote: “It is true, however, that even if we have substantial assets and income, we may be able to benefit from coverage of our nursing home costs by Medicaid. This federal aid program mainly benefits only low-income individuals and families. However, with careful planning, Medicaid may cover some or all your nursing home costs regardless of your wealth.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: Did you think Medicaid required impoverishment? Silly you for believing the “researchers” who say so. Still
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