Medicare Does Not Pay for Long-Term Care It is important to understand that Medicare is not intended to cover long-term care services. Medicare generally covers only short-term stays in Medicare-certified skilled nurs...Read More
Hospital Observation Status Can Be Financially Devastating
Medicare laws passed by Congress say a hospital patient can get post-hospital extended care services, if he or she was an inpatient for three consecutive days before his or her discharge from the hospital. The law cove...Read More
Does Medicare Pay for Home Health Care?
There is an important distinction between medically necessary home health care and personal care services provided by an unskilled caregiver. Understanding the difference between these two levels of care is key to determ...Read More
10 Government Resources Every Caregiver Should Know About
Caring for an aging loved one can test your budget as much as your patience and endurance. Fortunately, there are federal, state and even local government programs that can help you make ends meet, find and afford care f...Read More
How to Spot Medical Billing Errors and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Making sound financial decisions for another person can be overwhelming for even the savviest caregiver, particularly when it comes to health care. While selecting the right Medicare plan for yourself or an aging loved o...Read More