Author : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Release : 2014-11-12
Genre : Long-term care facilities
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 781/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home Or Other Long-Term Care by : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Download or read book Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home Or Other Long-Term Care written by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2014-11-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People go to nursing homes for different reasons, including if they're sick, hurt, had surgery and need to get better, or have chronic care needs or disabilities that require on-going nursing care. "Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home or Other Long-Term Care" can help you make informed decisions about nursing home care, whether you're planning ahead or need to make an unexpected decision. Before you get started: You may have other long-term care choices, like community services, home care, or assisted living, depending on your needs and resources. Before choosing a nursing home, you can check to see if one of these other options is available to you or if they might help after a nursing home stay. For more information on your long-term care choices, see Section 3. If you have Medicare: Medicare generally doesn't cover long-term care stays in a nursing home. See Section 5 for more information. If you have Medicaid: You may be eligible for home and community-based services covered by Medicaid. You may also be eligible for in-home, long-term supports and services if you have a disability, regardless of your age. See Section 5 for more information. Not all nursing homes are certified to participate in Medicare or Medicaid. See pages 47-52 for more information on how programs protect nursing home residents.