Question Answered step-by-step A brief summary of the following answers with overall constructive… A brief summary of the following answers with overall constructive feedback and any suggestion.Video used for the question and answer -https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/aging-well-20to get an idea /video-aging-health-careLink 1. Based on your research, is Mrs. Palestine eligible to receive skilled nursing care under Medicareguidelines? Why? What are the specific criteria required for a patient to be authorized for Medicare-covered skilled nursing services? Mrs. Palestine is eligible to receive skilled nursing care under Medicare guidelines because she has been admitted to the hospital as an inpatient status. The specific criteria required for a patient to be authorized for Medicare-covered skilled nursing services is to be hospitalized for at least 3 days before being admitted to a skilled facility.2. How many days will Medicare pay for skilled nursing care in a Medicare-approved skilled nursing facility? How much of the total costs will Medicare pay for? If the client meets the Medicare requirements, Medicare can cover care in a skilled nursing facility for up to 100 days. For the first 20 days, Medicare pays the full cost of the services. For the next 79 days, Medicare pays the full cost, but it has a daily coinsurance that patients will need to pay. The coinsurance can be up to 170.50 per day. This number can change every year.3. Does MEDICAID cover skilled nursing care services? How much of the expense for skilled nursing care services will MEDICAID pay for?The usual cost for nursing homes in Texas ranges from 3,000 to 4,000 a month. Medicaid will pay for a nursing home if the client does not have enough income. To qualify for Medicaid, the client’s assets and income should be below a certain level to be eligible.4. What specific services will be available based on your research of services covered for skillednursing care? List and explain.The services that are covered in the skilled care services are medication, transportation, medical social services, physical therapy, dietary counseling, etc.- Medication: Medication that is prescribed by the provider. Medicare covers a limited number of prescribed drugs for outpatient-based on Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance).- Transportation: Ambulance transportation is needed for clients who need to be transported to the hospital- Medical social services: This service will assist the client to cope with their illness or any other personal issues such as finances. It includes resources to help with patients’ concerns.- Physical therapy service: This service addresses the illness and helps the client move and perform activities.- Dietary counseling: This service is used to assess the client’s health and what diet and lifestyle change can be done to improve their overall health.5. What service options, in addition to Home Health services, might the family explore for Mrs. Palestine once she leaves the skilled nursing facility and goes home?The family might explore physical therapy since she has been having several falls. It will help Mrs. Palestine regain strength in her joints and muscle. They may also look into medical social services which would help provide various services to the patient. It is likely that they may look into transportation that would help Mrs. Palestine travel to and from a medical facility. Health Science Science Nursing NURSE 4634 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)