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10-05-2019 08:36 PM
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10-05-2019 08:39 PM
10-05-2019 08:40 PM
@millieshops wrote:A few years back - maybe as long as since 2012, there have been warnings we should make sure we are "ADMITTED" to the hospital, but I don't remember thetiming details. I should know that - can't imagine anyone else in my life would be thinking about that!
I’ve read this too.
10-05-2019 08:44 PM
@software wrote:Part B should cover some of the charges. Part D will cover the meds
Also depending on the situation, he could have qualified for swing bed.
More red tape.
Why would you not admit a patient?
When my doctor thought I was having a heart attack, he admitted me.
Probably didn't need to. Ultimately it was determined I did not have a heart attack.
You can do observation in the Emergency Dept and it's covered if it's less than 24 hours..
What's the point of the article?
If the doctor writes that the patient is in for “OBSERVATION” instead of the word “ADMITTED” for a patient, the hospital stay is not cover under Medicare Part A. This failure to formally admit a patient is not an isolated incident.
10-05-2019 08:48 PM
Anytime I have anything done that involves a medication, any kind of test or procedure my first question for my Dr is does my insurance cover it. Be responsible ask questions.
10-05-2019 08:50 PM
10-05-2019 09:01 PM
Does anyone know how your Medicare supplement fits into this scenario? I have Plan G . Hopefully your Medigap plan will pick up some of the costs.
10-05-2019 09:02 PM
@Kachina624It's a Medicare rule, not necessarily limited to Florida. I know it exists in NY, too. Can't speak for other states.
10-05-2019 09:11 PM
More about this including why hospitals are putting patients in under observation versus admitting them. Kaiser Health News link
10-05-2019 09:17 PM
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