People with chronic conditions and long-term illnesses are too often denied Medicare coverage on the grounds that they will not improve, need "maintenance services only," have "plateaued" or are "chronic and stable". Taken together, these reasons … [Read more...] about Medicare for People with Chronic Conditions
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Landers v. Leavitt
No. 3:04CV1988JCH (D. Conn.), filed Nov. 23, 2004 Last Updated: September 22, 2009 Issue: Whether the Secretary's policy of not counting time in an emergency room or in "observation status" towards the three-day qualifying hospital … [Read more...] about Landers v. Leavitt
Important Provisions Reinstated In Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations
In July,1998 revisions were made to the federal regulations which made significant changes to the Medicare skilled nursing facility level-of-care requirements. The revisions created a lack of clarity about what constitutes skilled nursing and, … [Read more...] about Important Provisions Reinstated In Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations
The Medicare Prospective Payment System (SNF)
Payment System Prior to July, 1998: Retrospective and Cost-Based Until July, 1998, nursing homes used to be reimbursed for care provided to Medicare Part A-covered residents residing in Medicare-certified beds through a retrospective cost-based … [Read more...] about The Medicare Prospective Payment System (SNF)