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Are Medicaid patients being kicked out of nursing homes? A look into illegal evictions and resident rights

According to the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center, complaints about transfers and discharges are among the most frequent grievances received from nursing home residents. The disturbing reality is that, despite federal laws designed to prevent it, Medicaid patients are being kicked out of nursing homes, often due to financial motives. This practice, sometimes known as patient dumping, exploits vulnerable individuals and requires vigilance and knowledge of resident rights to combat.