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Jackie, the best thing to do is talk to your local Medicaid office. I'm surprised that the Administrator wasn't aware of the basics at least. I found when Mom was in the hospital Medicare and her supplement (AARP) paid all but maybe $1000. Doctors that saw her bills trickle in little by little. $20 here $20 there. Now with rehab, once Medicare paid and then supplemental, she owed $152 a day. She was in for about a month.
I used to be a secretary for our local Visiting Nurses. When one of our patients was in the hospital, I would get a call asking what we could do when they were released. My answer was that a Social Worker should talk to you before the patient is released. She will explain the patients options. If going to rehab or having OT, PT at home. Another nursing agency usually will not come in if one is already there. When going into the rehab, all financials should be discussed with the patient and paperwork signed showing who is going to pay the balance. If the patient is not able to sign, then the person holding the medical POA can do this.
Now, I had a problem with Mom's last hospital stay. She was showing signs of Dementia and with dehydrating herself, it was worse. I asked that no nurse or doctor discuss her care with her. That I was to be called. I came in one day and there were two nurses (one being a student I think) discussing what they would be doing. The nurse was talking fast and I told her "you lost her back on the first word". Mom went to the rehab my daughter works at so this didn't happen. My daughter is second on the medical so they talked to her. If she was off duty, they called me. Make sure you know all medications they are giving the patient. Mistakes have been made going from hospital to rehab. My Uncle was in the hospital for a reaction to a med and transferred to rehab where that doctor recommended it. TG my uncle/Aunt asked questions or he would have died. Hate that doctors in hospitals and rehabs don't confer with the patients primary or specialist.
Jackie, a little unclear. Medicare pays for hospitalization. If from there the person goes to rehab, medicare pays 100% for first 20days. The next 80days 50%. Hopefully there is a supplemental to pick up the difference or part of it. At 100 days, medicare doesn't pay. If the person is in an AL this comes out of their pocket. If they need care and can't afford it, medicaid will take over and SS and pension will be used to offset the cost. Leaving a small amount of money for personal needs. Now if there is a spouse it will be a little different. They won't be left destitute.
It is ridiculous for the high charges for family to be in these private home. If you can care for your loved one at home, could you save money by having a 24/7 nurse....At home? But, there are some who are violent in their alzheimers and that would be impossible for anyone other than a locked facility. They call that part of the nursing home Memory Care.
Parent only has Medicare. Does not qualify for Medicaid. Receives monthly auto deposit. Does this money go directly to the skilled care provider hospital?
We will be paying everything out of his money until it runs out. At the rate the place here is running, it could run out in 1 1/2 years. Maybe a bit more. 7,000 a month. So, I have a Contract for care with him. Reducing his assets....I found out I could charge as long as their is a contract.
Is Medicare primary and Medicaid secondary? Thats if u have medicaid health insurance. This iss ussually for those on SSI and SSD basically. All has to do with income.
Counted on for what? To pay for hospitalization costs, for medications, for rehab unit, for NH placement? All hare different requirements & limitations on qualifying.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I used to be a secretary for our local Visiting Nurses. When one of our patients was in the hospital, I would get a call asking what we could do when they were released. My answer was that a Social Worker should talk to you before the patient is released. She will explain the patients options. If going to rehab or having OT, PT at home. Another nursing agency usually will not come in if one is already there. When going into the rehab, all financials should be discussed with the patient and paperwork signed showing who is going to pay the balance. If the patient is not able to sign, then the person holding the medical POA can do this.
Now, I had a problem with Mom's last hospital stay. She was showing signs of Dementia and with dehydrating herself, it was worse. I asked that no nurse or doctor discuss her care with her. That I was to be called. I came in one day and there were two nurses (one being a student I think) discussing what they would be doing. The nurse was talking fast and I told her "you lost her back on the first word". Mom went to the rehab my daughter works at so this didn't happen. My daughter is second on the medical so they talked to her. If she was off duty, they called me. Make sure you know all medications they are giving the patient. Mistakes have been made going from hospital to rehab. My Uncle was in the hospital for a reaction to a med and transferred to rehab where that doctor recommended it. TG my uncle/Aunt asked questions or he would have died. Hate that doctors in hospitals and rehabs don't confer with the patients primary or specialist.
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