Who are you going to call? As we get older it is often recommended that we go to an estate attorney to prepare a will and other estate documents. Scary terms are thrown around like probate, estate taxes, trusts, per stirpes and statutory. We know that we want to take care of our family and other loved ones after we are gone, but what is the difference between an Estate and … [Read more...]
The Medicare 100 day Rule Impacts Post Hospital Stays
How does it work? Medicare and Medicaid formularies influence your discharge plan For insurance to pay for an acute care hospital stay, a post-acute care facility or a long-term care facility, there must be a “skillable” need. (e.g. Care requiring the skill of a licensed physician, nurse, physical and/or occupational therapist.) It can't be over stated that Medicare only … [Read more...]