Forthcoming edition

Topics planned for this guide

  • Why hospitals discharge fast
  • Your appeal rights: the Medicare fast appeal
  • Subacute rehab vs. home: the real decision
  • Medicare's rules: the three-inpatient-day rule and Medicare Advantage
  • Choosing a rehab facility in 24 hours
  • 'Medicaid pending' — what it means, who takes it
  • When they say 'safe discharge' and you disagree
  • What to say to the discharge planner
  • The checklist

The published edition, cover, and sample chapters are not yet available here. You can start with our short, free Family Care Planning Checklist.

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