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An 85-year-old client is eligible for Medicarereimbursable home care services. Referral is contingent on meeting which of the following criteria?
Suggested Answer: A
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The requirements for Medicare-reimbursable home care services include the client being homebound and requiring a skilled service, such as PT/OT/ST/nursing/social work.Coordinated Care
22 comments · newest first
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Susana
2 days ago
Yeah, I agree. They need to be homebound to qualify.
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Kanisha
7 days ago
I think it's A) homebound status, requiring skilled therapy care.
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Vilma
12 days ago
Definitely A. It’s all about the homebound status for Medicare services.
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Lavonne
17 days ago
D is important, but without being homebound, they won't qualify.
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Adria
23 days ago
I feel like age shouldn't be a criterion. It's about need, not just age.
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Beula
28 days ago
B could be a factor too, but homebound is key.
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Gary
1 month ago
I agree, A makes the most sense. They need to be homebound for Medicare.
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Rosalia
1 month ago
I think it's A) homebound status, requiring skilled therapy care. That's crucial.
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Filiberto
1 month ago
Nursing and social work support is also important!
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Malika
2 months ago
Wait, age alone doesn’t qualify? That’s surprising!
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Samira
2 months ago
I thought hospitalization was required too?
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Lemuel
2 months ago
Totally agree, they need to be homebound!
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Alline
2 months ago
Homebound status is key for Medicare home care.
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Pansy
2 months ago
Not sure about that, sounds too easy.
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Cathrine
2 months ago
Wait, can you really get home care just for being 85?
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Rashida
3 months ago
Agreed, homebound is key!
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Vanna
3 months ago
I thought it was B) hospitalization?
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Ashlyn
3 months ago
It's definitely A) homebound status!
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Isidra
3 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think homebound status is definitely a major requirement, but I’m a bit confused about the specifics of skilled care.
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Dean
3 months ago
I feel like age alone isn't enough for eligibility; there has to be more criteria involved, like needing nursing support.
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Karl
4 months ago
I remember something about needing a recent hospitalization, but I can't recall if that's always necessary for home care services.
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Lenna
5 months ago
I think the key factor for Medicare home care eligibility is homebound status, but I'm not entirely sure if skilled therapy is a strict requirement.