Question

You are a PT in a SNF. You are about to examine a newly admitted 70 y/o Medicare patient who has come to your facility from home. He has been at home for 10 days after spending 7 days in the hospital. His family was unable to care for him at home and his doctor determined he needs skilled care and admitted him to your facility. These circumstances qualify his SNF stay to be covered under which one of the following insurances?

a. Medicare B
b. Medicare D
c. Medicare A
d. Medicaid

Answer 1

The patient's SNF stay will be covered under Medicare A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The circumstances described in the question qualify the patient's SNF stay to be covered under Medicare A.

Medicare has two parts, and Part A specifically pays for hospital charges for individuals eligible for Social Security benefits. In this case, the patient is 70 years old and has been at home for 10 days after spending 7 days in the hospital. Medicare A is funded by payroll deductions and matching contributions from the patient's employer.

This means that the patient's SNF stay will be covered by Medicare A, which is the correct answer from the options provided.