Federal Funding of Long-Term Care for the Elderly
HRD-83-60
Published: Jun 15, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 15, 1983.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO reported on the amount of federal funds that are being spent on long-term care for the elderly under various programs and the amount being spent for backup days of care in acute care hospitals when a lower level of care is needed but unavailable.
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Elderly personsHealth care cost controlHealth care servicesHome health care servicesLong-term careMedicaidNursing homesSkilled nursing facilitiesState-administered programsMedicare