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How Medicare Handles Skilled Nursing vs. Custodial Care

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Many people assume Medicare covers all types of long-term care, but it doesn’t. In this episode, we break down the critical differences between skilled nursing care and custodial care, what Medicare actually covers, how the costs stack up, and why having a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan can be essential to protecting your health and your savings.