According to a recent survey, 97% of nursing home operators said they were extremely, moderately or slightly concerned about Medicaid cuts included in the Trump administration’s budget reconciliation bill.
The American Health Care Association surveyed 363 nursing home operators in May to gain insights on the potential effects of reductions to Medicaid, according to a June 9 news release from the organization.
Here are three notes on the survey findings:
- Medicaid and Medicare made up 82% of nursing home revenue.
- Medicaid reimbursement met less than 80% of actual care costs for 62% of respondents.
- Respondents said they would have to make the following changes if the federal government reduces Medicaid funding:
- Defer modernization efforts: 77%
- Reduce current staff: 58%
- Reduce Medicaid census: 55%
- Limit new hires and recruitment efforts: 44%
- Cut other services: 40%
- Close facility(ies): 27%
- Little to no changes: 4%
Read the full survey findings here.
