Hi Robin--that's a real shame! When they signed on for Medicare home care
they SHOULD have warned you about the "home bound" status that is required
by law. When Peter had a few weeks of home care paid by Medicare last year,
we were strictly cautioned about this, and told that it was OK to take him,
say, to our daughter's for a visit, but no eating out, movies, anything
"recreational"etc. If they did not tell you about this limitation, I think
you have a legitimate complaint. Perhaps talking with the nurse or social
worker assigned to her case can help. Give it a try, and let us know what
you learn.
>Hi
>I've read your list for over a year and have grown to think of you all as
>family. I'm hoping someone can help me. My Mom has had a cousin of
>Parkinson's (cbgd) for several years and has just moved to an assisted
>living facility. Her movement is several limited and she has been receiving
>occupation, speech and visiting nurse care provided by Medicare.
>
>Saturday, I took her out in the wheelchair to the mall to see the Christmas
>sites and enjoy the season. This morning I was notified that the visiting
>nurse called Medicare and discontinued her services because I took her out.
>They are claiming it means she is no longer "home bound" and therefore not
>eligible. Is anyone familiar with this? Do they really expect that a
>person would never leave the house, especially during the holidays? How can
>there be any quality to life?
>
>If anyone can help me or point me to where I can clarify this, I would
>really appreciate it. She can not maintain without these services, but I
>don't want to keep her locked in either.
>Thanks
>Robin
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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