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Medicare Gaps Leave Seniors Facing $300 Billion Care Crisis

7/9/2025

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Medicare's exclusion of long-term custodial care leaves countless seniors vulnerable to soaring expenses. By 2030, 16 million Americans aged 65 and older will require such care, creating a staggering $300 billion opportunity for insurers. As the focus shifts to home-based care, widespread misconceptions about coverage continue to obstruct the adoption of long-term care insurance.

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Story summary

Medicare's exclusion of long-term custodial care leaves countless seniors vulnerable to soaring expenses. By 2030, 16 million Americans aged 65 and older will require such care, creating a staggering $300 billion opportunity for insurers. As the focus shifts to home-based care, widespread misconceptions about coverage continue to obstruct the adoption of long-term care insurance.