Data: Assisted Living Magazine/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios
Nursing homes across the country rely on Medicaid, with the safety net program covering more than 6 in 10 residents in 18 states, according to an analysis of federal data by Assisted Living Magazine.
Why it matters: Congress is considering policies that would cut the federal Medicaid funding available to states or tighten program eligibility.
Facility operators and some patient groups fear steep cuts could permanently transform aging services.