The last time the United States issued a worldwide alert was October 2011, although it has issued other, less-urgent worldwide travel guidance more recently.
For federal tax purposes, medical expenses can include the cost of medical care in a nursing home, home for the aged, or similar institution, for the taxpayer or his or her spouse or dependents. It can include the cost of meals and lodging in the home if a principal reason for being in the home is to get medical care.
Unfortunately, health insurance, Medicare and employer benefits often only cover a small portion of the expense of a nursing facility or at-home assistance, which is why long-term care insurance is particularly important. A plan helps cover the cost of a nursing home, assisted living facility or other long-term care option.