But we do hope that we can assure you by September 1 that we received quality proposals and that the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program WILL indeed be up and running by October 1, 2002. Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned . Medicaid and Long Term Care. Medicaid is a state-based program supplemented by Federal funds that acts as a safety net to provide health services to the poor and impoverished. Medicaid covers long term care services and might cover you if you meet your state's poverty criteria and receive care that meets your state's guidelines.
States react with more rules.
If you don't have much in the way of assets and income, Medicaid is probably your best bet for long term care. Be on the look out for our materials next year. Read all of our Long Term Care Facts.