Russo Law Group, P.C. is pleased to share this article on behalf of guest author Jack Halpern. Jimmo v. Sebelius Settlement Agreement. For about 30 years, home health agencies and nursing homes that contract with Medicare have routinely terminated the Medicare…
This update provides new Medicare figures for 2017. This is the first of a four-part series of updates for 2017. Medicare Part A: Hospital Services Inpatient hospital deductible $1,316/illness Daily co-insurance $0/day 1-60 $329/day 61-90 $658/day 91-150 Skilled Nursing Facility…
Unlike a general practice attorney who may execute wills and trusts, elder law attorneys are versed in the complex issues the elderly face. Elder law attorneys also use a holistic approach to aid their clients. What does this mean? Actions…
Caring for a loved one at the end of his or her life is both a duty and a privilege. Hospice is a type of care for individuals who have 6 months or less to live. Instead of trying to…
The federal government recently addressed a very expensive glitch in the systematic treatment of patients in hospitals throughout the country, which mandates that hospitals provide notice as to a patient’s observation status.
As we discussed in our blog post on May 31, 2013, “Status Does Matter: Observation v. Admission”, there is a big problem that many Medicare recipients have been facing: patients are footing the bill. The problem is that patients are footing the bill for rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing facility when they are under the impression that these services are covered by Medicare. At the heart of the problem is that the hospital never actually admitted the patient, and coded them with a status of “under observation.”
Many people often get confused what the two programs entail because their names are so similar. Although both programs provide health coverage, the two are very different. Medicare is a federal program that is offered to everyone 65 and over…
One question that is asked by many caretakers with elderly parents or other family members living alone is “How do we pay for care?” If your parent or family member feels strongly about staying in their homes and aging in…
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare is a government program that provides health care benefits to senior citizens, disabled individuals and individuals with certain chronic illnesses. Medicaid is a need-based government program available to individuals with low…
Picture this: You are lying in a hospital bed for four days being treated for a broken bone. You are wearing an ID bracelet and a hospital gown. You hear all sorts of beeps and buzzing, and have doctors and…