We talk a lot about elder law, elder care, and Medicaid on this website, and for many of our readers, those terms are part of everyday life. What if you’re a newcomer to the world of Medicaid, though? Or maybe you’re a family member trying to learn a little more so you can help an… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Medicaid
Applying For Medicaid Can Be Tough
Medicaid is an essential part of healthcare and life planning for America’s elderly, but getting signed up is vastly more complicated than most first-timers anticipate. That’s true whether you’re applying for yourself or for an aging parent. View image | gettyimages.com Of course, those who’ve dealt with government applications in the past are probably unsurprised… Read More »
MEDICARE BENEFIT FOR SKILLED NURSING CARE CAN CONTINUE EVEN AFTER “PLATEAU”
Medicare pays for the first 90 days of hospitalization for a single benefit period (either a single hospitalization or a series of hospitalizations for the same illness). 42 U.S.C. §1395d. Medicare beneficiaries are entitled to an additional 60 “lifetime reserve” days which can be used only once in a lifetime to cover any additional days…. Read More »