Plans
PACE
Quick answer
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) combines Medicare and Medicaid benefits for people 55+ who need nursing-home level care but can safely live at home.
Plain-English definition
PACE provides medical care, prescriptions, adult day services, transportation, and more through a single team.
Why it matters
PACE can help older adults avoid nursing-home placement.
A simple example
A PACE participant attends the PACE center three days a week for care and social activities.
Common mistakes & misconceptions
Related terms
Medicaid
Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that helps people with limited income and resources pay for health care. People who have both Medicare and Medicaid are 'dual-eligible.'
D-SNP (Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan)
A D-SNP is a Special Needs Plan for people who have both Medicare and full or partial Medicaid. It coordinates benefits from both programs.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for PACE?+
Adults 55+ certified as needing nursing-home level care who live in a PACE service area.
Sources & references
📚 Where this information comes from
- Medicare.gov — official U.S. government site for people with Medicare ↗Primary source for benefits, enrollment periods, and plan comparison.
- CMS.gov — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗Federal rulemaking, program updates, and official guidance.
- Social Security Administration — Medicare enrollment & premiums ↗Enrollment, premium withholding, and IRMAA determinations.
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