What is Medicare?
Residents 65 years of age or older who are receiving skilled nursing services may qualify for federally funded Medicare benefits. Our bookkeeper and rehabilitation department are very knowledgeable regarding eligibility requirements for Medicare and will be happy to discuss these requirements with you.
Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older, some disabled people under age 65, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant). Return to Top of Page 2. What are the Different Parts of Medicare? The different parts of Medicare help cover specific services if you meet certain conditions. Medicare has the following parts: Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) (FREE No Premium). Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals. Helps cover skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health care. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) (Individuals pay a premium on a monthly basis). Helps cover doctors’ services and outpatient care. Helps cover some preventive services to help maintain your health and to keep certain illnesses from getting worse. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) (like an HMO or PPO). A health coverage choice run by private companies approved by Medicare. Includes Part A, Part B, and usu
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