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Q:  Does Jimmo only apply to people with certain diseases, diagnoses, or conditions? A:  No. The Jimmo Settlement applies to anyone who requires skilled services to maintain or slow deterioration regardless of the individual’s underlying illness, … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | More FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions Q:  Does the Jimmo Settlement only apply to people with certain diseases, diagnoses, or conditions? A:  No. The Settlement applies to anyone who requires skilled services to maintain or slow deterioration (or … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | FAQs

Jimmo Applies to... Skilled maintenance therapies and nursing are covered by Medicare if the skills of a professional are required to perform or supervise the care to ensure it is safe and effective, and improvement or potential for improvement … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | To what care settings does Jimmo apply?

The key to coverage is whether the individual requires a skilled provider to ensure the services are safe and effective, not whether improvement is expected. “Medicare coverage does not turn on the presence or absence of improvement from therapy, … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Medicare Coverage is Available for Outpatient Therapy to Maintain Function or Slow Decline

Medicare home health coverage is misunderstood and too often denied. This is particularly true for people with longer-term and chronic conditions who are unable to obtain Medicare coverage although they meet the benefit’s criteria – are homebound and … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Medicare Home Health Coverage Does Not Require Improvement

Medicare IS available for skilled care to maintain or slow decline of an individual’s condition. “Restoration potential is not the deciding factor in determining whether skilled care is required. Even if full recovery or medical improvement is not … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | No Matter Who’s In Charge – Jimmo is the Law