I’ve been reading about a case in Vermont, a class action suit, that is poised for a settlement agreement (awaits judicial ok) that would significantly alter the benefits available under Medicare for skilled care and therapy services. For the better in my opinion. I still have some questions about how this would apply to patients in skilled care and unskilled care facilities. Still doing some research on that. I hope to have a more detailed post soon once those ambiguities have been cleared up.
In the mean time however, if you have been denied coverage for skilled care or therapeutic services — or have a loved one that has (or will soon be “de-certified”) you should be following this development:
SETTLEMENT EASES RULES FOR SOME MEDICARE PATIENTS (NYimes)
… stay tuned to this blog for more details