Incompetence Requires a legal declaration of being found incapable of handling assets and exercising certain legal rights. Intermittent Care Skilled nursing and home health aide services furnished up to 28 hours per week any number of days per week so long as they are less than 8 hours per day. Living Will A document that makes known a person's wishes regarding medical treatments at the end of life. Long-Term Care Facilities Institutions that provide nursing care to people who are unable to care for themselves and who may have health problems ranging from minimal to serious. These facilities are often used for short-term rehabilitation after hospitalization.
Plans vary widely, and it is wise to do some research before purchasing any long-term care policy.
Generally, only relatively healthy people may purchase long-term care insurance. A method of delivering and paying for health care through a system of networks of providers. Managed care seeks to ensure the quality and contain the cost of comprehensive medical care. Managed care plans include HMOs, preferred provider organizations, point of service plans, and similar coordinated care networks. Programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if one qualifies for both Medicare and Medicaid.