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GAO: Medicare, Medicaid Fund Nearly $12B in Assisted Living Services

A new Government Accountability Office report finds Medicare and Medicaid covered almost $12 billion in services provided in assisted living facilities.

Published Jul 6, 2026, 3:37 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Government Accountability Office released a report showing Medicare and Medicaid funding accounted for nearly $12 billion of services provided through assisted living facilities. The GAO report details the extent of federal spending on care delivered in assisted living settings.