AOTA Standards of Practice

Question 1

describe medicare and its parts.

Answer 1

federal program initiated as part of social security act. most adults over 65, soime people wiht disabilities younger than 65, and people who have ESRD

part a - hospital insurance. covers part of inpatient stays, short term statys at SNFs, hospice, and some in home health.

part b - supplementary medical insurance. coers some of cost for outpatient care, some home health services adn some supplies and equipment.

part c - medicare advantge plan. offered through private companies.

part d - prescription drug coverage to original medicare

Question 2

define DME

Answer 2

durable medical equipment. reusable medical equipment. miost AE is not covered.

Question 3

describe medicaid

Answer 3

involves partnership with state and federal goverment. income under certain level, people with disabilities and or with SSI, financial assests.

Question 4

describe IDEA

Answer 4

individuals with disabililties equality act
law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout nation.
part b covers childrena nd young adults with disabilitie afrom age 3-21
part c covers infants and toddlers ages 0-2