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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.
Seniors and Medicaid. Since Medicare does not cover long-term nursing home care, many seniors depend on Medicaid. In fact, Medicaid picks up the tab for about 42 percent of aggregate nursing home costs. However, seniors must meet income and asset requirements, which vary by state.eniors and Medicaid. Since Medicare does not cover long-term nursing home care, many seniors depend on Medicaid. In fact, Medicaid picks up the tab for about 42 percent of aggregate nursing home costs. However, seniors must meet income and asset requirements, which vary by state.