Understanding if and what part of nursing home care Medicare will pay for is very confusing. It is also one of the first big concerns Dallas- Fort Worth area families typically have when they begin searching for a nursing home. We thought it would help caregivers if we provided a quick overview of how Medicare works when it comes to nursing home care.
Medicare & Nursing Homes
In general, Medicare only covers what is referred to as “medically-necessary care.” Unfortunately, this means Medicare will not pay for long-term care in a nursing home. It will only cover rehabilitative care on a short-term basis. For most families, this is a real eye-opener. [Read more…]
