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.
Most nursing home care is custodial care. Get more information about nursing home care. Medicare does cover: Care in a long-term care hospital. Skilled nursing care in a skilled nursing facility. Eligible home health services. Hospice & respite care.