Comprehensive state-by-state guides covering Medicaid eligibility, care costs, veterans benefits, and caregiver programs across all 50 states.
A comprehensive guide to long-term care planning in Alabama covering care costs, Medicaid eligibility, HCBS waiver waiting lists, caregiver statistics, veteran benefits, and strategies to plan ahead for aging in the Heart of Dixie.
A comprehensive guide to long-term care planning in Alaska covering the highest care costs in the nation, Medicaid eligibility, HCBS waivers, caregiver challenges, veteran benefits, and strategies to plan ahead in the Last Frontier.
A comprehensive guide to long-term care in Arizona covering AHCCCS/ALTCS eligibility, care costs, no-waiting-list programs, caregiver support, and veteran benefits for 2026.
Arkansas has some of the lowest long-term care costs in the nation. Learn about ARChoices, ARSeniors Medicaid, Independent Choices self-directed care, and how to qualify for benefits in 2026.
California has the highest care costs and the most unique Medi-Cal rules in the nation. Learn about the $130,000 asset limit, IHSS, the growing look-back period, and how to qualify for benefits in 2026.
Colorado's care costs run 6–19% above the national average. Learn about Health First Colorado, the EBD Waiver, Community First Choice, Income Trusts, and how to qualify for benefits in 2026.
Connecticut has some of the highest care costs in the nation — nursing homes average $15,208/month. Learn about HUSKY C Medicaid, the CHCPE waiver, Pooled Income Trusts, and how to qualify for benefits in 2026.
Delaware nursing homes average $14,494/month — 51% above the national average. Learn about Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP Plus) Medicaid, Miller Trusts, and how to qualify for benefits in 2026.
Florida nursing homes average $10,342/month — 8% above the national average — while assisted living runs 10% below average at $5,610/month. Learn about SMMC-LTC Medicaid, MEDS-AD, Miller Trusts, and how to qualify for benefits in 2026.