A 30-year-old member asked:
Reimbursement for skilled nursing from medicare?
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Dr. Theresa Redlinganswered
Geriatrics 36 years experience
21 days: Medicare will pay for post hospital care in a rehab facility generally 21 days and possibly more with a co pay.Medicare does not pay for long term care.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Are skilled nursing facilities covered by medicare?
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Dr. Gutti Raoanswered
Hospital-based practice 48 years experience
Insurance : Most of the patients admitted to nh have medicare/medicaid. Skilled nursing homes bill to the insurance companies for the services.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 18, 2013
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