Ultimately, the answer is yes, you can potentially qualify for Non-Smoker rates if you have been a smoker in the past depending on how long it has been since you smoked.
This is a common question for “snowbirds”, those who alternate between residences depending on the season. The residence which is your primary residence, in that it is where you file your taxes, is the residence that is used to determine your premium payments.
If you are already enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B you will have a choice between a Medicare Supplement (aka Medigap) plan or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Many people are under the false impression that Medicare covers all of the costs associated with a Skilled Nursing Facility up to a stay of 100 days; however, this is not true.