Medicaid
What are some things medicaid can cover?
Can cover premiums, prescription drugs and cost sharing requirements
What is the definition of Long Term Care?
Defined as help needed by people of any age who can’t complete ADLs because of physical and or mental impairment.
Where did nursing home derive from?
Poorhouses made to care for the poor.
What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a supplement insurance for older adults and the disabled.
What are somethings nursing facilities can provide?
Skilled nursing or medical care and rehabilitation care for illness, injury or disabilities.
What does CMS stand for?
Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services
What are requirements for medicaid?
Income and assets do exceed the levels of by their state of residence
What are some long term care sevices?
Intermediate Care Facilities, Nursing Facilities, Inpatient Psychiatric Services and Institution for Mental Diseases
What act was passes in 1987?
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987