Joe T is a 79-year-old man status post ORIF for a hip fracture. He has little in the way of financial resources except for Medicare. Joe is to be discharged from the hospital for rehabilitation. How will his rehabilitation be paid for?
1. He will have to sell his house.
2. He will apply for Medicaid.
3. Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation.
4. He will not be able to attend rehabilitation.
ANS: 3
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