Dying people being thrown out of hospice care.

[marybourg]

30. Yes, I was somewhat involved in that battle, since my husband at that

time was receiving physical therapy which Medicare refused to pay for beyond 3 months. We paid ourselves, for about two year at $700/month, but it kept him on his feet and out of hospitals for those two years. There was an organization collecting testimonials for a campaign to extend Medicare payments for these type of services,

They claimed that the relevant statutes did not mandate stopping service if the patient “plateaued” ; that it grew out of an interpretation, which had no force of law, and the court eventually agreed. Too late for us, but in time for my brother, who unfortunately now needs the same type of therapy my husband did. I’ m glad your mother was able to benefit, too.