A Major Change to Therapy/Rehabilitation Coverage for Medicare Patients
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Q. At age 62, my father, Paul, was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). He can’t walk, get out of bed, or breathe on his own (he’s on a ventilator). He can’t use the toilet, bathe, or dress himself, either. After a recent hospitalization and short-term stay in a nursing home for rehab, in-home therapists had been helping him maintain his strength, to the extent possible, for the past
two weeks.
My parents recently got disturbing news. Medicare told my mother that dad is not getting any better, so they will no longer pay for his physical and occupational therapy. The therapist handed her a notice that the agency she worked for was terminating care within 48 hours, and that mom was taught and knows how to perform exercises for dad herself. This came as a real shock to my parents and it seems
inhumane to me. Is this typical or is this something new? Do my parents have any recourse? Thanks for your help!
Critter Corner: Medicare Care Planning Benefit for People with Alzheimer's
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My mother, Ingrid, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. We know that there is no cure and that it only gets worse as time progresses. We’d like to plan in advance to make sure she gets the support services and medications she needs, and any non-medical treatments to improve her quality of life. We’d also welcome any caregiving tips that can be provided. Does Medicare cover any services to help us plan for
these things?
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