Sara S
01-23-2014, 07:31 PM
If you are on Medicare, pay attention to this if you should have to be hospitalized:
This is going to be a trap for many people unaware of two words: “Under Observation”!
If the hospital uses these words for your admittance, you will be responsible for the hospital expenses; medicare will not cover them.
You should insist that the hospital admit you as “In-Patient”.
In review, do not let the hospital admit you with the words, "Under Observation."
Insist on "In-Patient" designation.
It might be wise to inform family members too.
Reference:
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/54026469/#54026469
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This is going to be a trap for many people unaware of two words: “Under Observation”!
If the hospital uses these words for your admittance, you will be responsible for the hospital expenses; medicare will not cover them.
You should insist that the hospital admit you as “In-Patient”.
In review, do not let the hospital admit you with the words, "Under Observation."
Insist on "In-Patient" designation.
It might be wise to inform family members too.
Reference:
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/54026469/#54026469
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