A 70-year-old client hospitalized after a CVA is preparing for transfer to a long-term care facility that offers rehabilitation care services. It is estimated the client will be at the new facility for at least 4 weeks
When considering payment for the services, the nurse understands:
A) Medicaid is not an option for this client because the age criteria have not been met.
B) Medicaid will not be available to assist with the medical bills, as the client is planning to return home after leaving the rehabilitation facility.
C) Medicare may likely cover the rehabilitation as long as the appropriate documentation is submitted.
D) Medicare will cover only the acute care services, as the client is planning to return to home after leaving the rehabilitation facility.
C
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