Nursing Homes & Social Security Drama

Did you know Medicare doesn’t actually cover long-term nursing care? If your parent needs more help than insurance allows, the nursing home can bill them directly—and may even take most of their Social Security if they qualify for Medicaid. Planning ahead with long-term care insurance is key, but if you’re in this situation now, appealing denials and talking to an elder law attorney could help. The system is wild—don’t get caught off guard! #Health #BodyHealth #Medicare

11 days ago

Cynthia Plamondon

Last year my husband had been in ICU had been in the hospital for almost a month and we moved him into the skilled nursing and then we were contacted by the administration and he was two days before we would have to start paying out-of-pocket. Medicare only covers just so many days in Skilled Nursing Care.

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Olympia, Washington

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Tammy Rainbolt

Usually after 100 days is when Medicaid will kick in for most patients.

Rhonda Frick

Do you know that Medicaid can demand reimbursement for ALL of the money they spent, for long-term care, via Probate once your loved one dies? They will not negotiate a settlement or payment program either! It is a terrible catch-22 situation.

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