Healthcare Benefits Flashcards
1
Q
Who is eligible for Medicare?
A
> 65 y/o and some disabled
2
Q
What is Medicaid?
A
Low income coverage for those over 65 (Medicare pays first and then Medicaid pays)
3
Q
What is the length of stay for a long term acute care hospital?
A
25 days
4
Q
How is money made in a long term acute care hospital?
A
Full payment is received if patient stays for 5/6th of time (21 days)
5
Q
What is the length of stay for a SNF?
A
Medicare covers days 1-20 whole days 21-100 require co pay
6
Q
What must you have in order to qualify for a SNF?
A
3 midnights as an admitted hospital patient
