Eldercare Illuminated

In this episode of Eldercare Illuminated, host Lenore Tracey and elder law attorney Cathy Sikorski shed light on an enduring misunderstanding about Medicare coverage for skilled services.For years, Medicare recipients have been denied coverage for services, such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, based on the notion that they have plateaued or there is a lack of restoration potential. For example, patients were told (and are still being told) that Medicare would no longer pay for physical therapy because there was no potential for improvement in their condition. Perpetuated for years, this notion has resulted in patients not getting needed services to which they are entitled and from which they can benefit.Cathy shares the facts and the strategies you need to dispel this myth and advocate effectively for your loved one. Listen and learn. Then check out additional information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (and print materials to bring with you) so you have all