Late November begins a time for gatherings with family and friends – Thanksgiving, soon followed by the December holidays. Nursing home residents often want to participate in these gatherings but may worry that they will lose Medicare coverage if they leave the facility to do so. Residents and their families and friends can put their minds at ease. While beneficiaries may be charged a “bed hold” fee by their skilled nursing facility, according to Medicare law, nursing home residents may leave their facility for family events without losing their Medicare coverage.
Happy Holidays to you and yours from the Center for Medicare Advocacy.
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