My husband was discharged from the SNF with a cold. 5 days later he started going down fast it appear that he had a bad lung infection for couple of weeks hospitalized and diagnosed how can I fight Medicare guidelines? He will need to go to another facility to recuperate.
Is it 20 days annually or per illness? Does he have a supplemental insurance or are you on an advantage plan?
You can ask the hospital, I guarantee you that they know if he will be covered, they are all affiliated with rehab facilities whether they admit it or not. It benefits them to help you understand what you are facing.
Could it be time to research long term care?