More than half of Americans who live to age 65 will at some point experience physical or cognitive impairment requiring long-term services and supports. In two new Commonwealth Fund issue briefs, Amber Willink, Karen Davis, and Cathy Schoen explore:
- The needs of beneficiaries with physical or cognitive impairment, the likelihood they will be placed in nursing homes and enrolled in Medicaid, and their out-of-pocket costs.
- Policy options for ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries can get the long-term services and supports they need to live independently—without incurring devastating financial burden.