If a person requires skilled care after a hospital stay of at least three days, then Medicare will cover a portion of that person’s care in a facility. According to the applicable federal law, Medicare will provide payment in full…
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Medicare Co-payment Has Increased for Nursing Home Residents
If a person requires skilled care pursuant to the federal Medicare statute and is in a nursing home facility, then Medicare will pay a portion of that care in the facility. Medicare will pay for the first 20 days of…
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Change in Medicaid Laws Concerning Spousal Support
If a spouse requires long-term care in a facility, then a portion of that spouse’s income must be paid to the facility as his or her “cost share”. The spouse who is institutionalized is allowed to keep $50.00 per month…
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