Question

A patient who meets the technical requirements for Medicare A coverage in a SNF will be covered for up to 100 days if all of the following factors are met except which one of the following?

1) The patient meets all goals in 100 days
2) The patient requires daily services that as a practical matter, considering economy and efficiency, can be provided only in a SNF
3) The patient requires skilled services on a daily basis
4) The patient requires skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation services

Answer 1

A patient who meets the technical requirements for Medicare A coverage in a SNF will be covered for up to 100 days if certain factors are met, but not all factors are required.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order for a patient to be covered for up to 100 days under Medicare A coverage in a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility), they need to meet the following factors except one: 1) The patient meets all goals in 100 days,

2) The patient requires daily services that as a practical matter, considering economy and efficiency, can be provided only in a SNF, 3) The patient requires skilled services on a daily basis.

The factor that is not required is 4) The patient requires skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation services.

All the other factors must be met for a patient to be covered for the full 100 days.