AdvertisementObamacare Repeal Could Threaten Provisions That Help Older AdultsJanuary 28, 2017Ina JaffefacebookEmailMedicaid doesn't just provide health care for the poor; it also pays for long-term care for a lot of older people, including the majority of nursing home residents. Repealing the ACA could change the way Medicaid programs are funded. (Science Faction/Getty Images)