
The Big Misconception about the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") and Long Term Care
Just last night my 84 year old father asked me about the effect that the Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare") will have on him and his long-term care.
What I told him, and what I tell all seniors is that as a general proposition, the consequences will be very limited. However, the sickest and poorest of seniors will see an increase in the quantity of services available to them.
If you or someone you know is a "dual eligible," (a person who is covered by both Medicare and Medi-Cal), as of this year there are programs throughout California that provide coordinated medical, long-term institutional and home and community based services through a single organized delivery system.
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