If the person you're caring for is in the hospital and you're looking for answers about follow-up care at home, contact the hospital's discharge planner, who arranges this type of care, or the hospital ombudsman, who's trained in Medicare issues and part of whose job is to help patients and families understand them.
You can also get information about home care coverage directly from Medicare's website or by calling (800) 633-4227. If the person you're caring for has been referred to a particular home care agency, the intake administrator for that service can also help with Medicare-related questions or problems.
If the person you're caring for has a Medicare Part C Medicare Advantage plan, contact the plan directly for information about home care coverage.
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My mom was diagnosed with dementia-she refuses to bathe I have read that some dementia patients become afraid of getting into the shower for fear of falling- will Medicare help pay for a shower chair?
Clarification of home care coverage was helpful. Is there anything in the new health care legislation that will help caregivers who work 24/7 to avoid placement of an Alzheimer patient?
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I'VE ACTUALLY BEEN BLESSED WITH BEING ABLE TO BE MY GRANDMOTHERS CAREGIVER. I'VE BEEN TAKING CARE OF HER THROUGH A COMPANY ONLY SINCE FEB. AND THEY JUST CUT MY PAY FOR THE SECOND TIME. AND WITH NO NOTICE. CAN THEY DO THAT?
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My friend had astroke that left him unable to do much for himself. where do we go yo grt long tremcare? And how to appley for any or all benefits he may be intile to.
Good basic description. Obviously there are many complications and exceptions to all of these rules.
Knowing what Medicare will and will not cover has been helpful. Also, the links to the Medicare website along with the 800 phone number are helpful, too.
difference between medicare and medical home help.
Stating what Medicare won't cover.
how to sign up for medicaid
if your sister has medicaid any type of home care agency/personal care agency can help her with her ADLs (activites of daily living) such as bath, dressing, eating, mobility. Medicaid will pay for the services and can also pay for her walker that she needs.
My sister needs a walker to get around her very small apartment. She needs home care to help her bath, fix meals, etc. Where ca I find help for her?