Once a family has made the decision to place a loved
one in the facility, an admission date, time and room
choice are set in consultation with a staff member. The
family member then takes the following steps:
- The resident visits a Physician’s office
and obtains the following:
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- Doctor’s examination and history
- Completed and signed (Statement of Medical
Status & PASARR & Certification, forms required
for admission).
- PPD skin test and/or chest x-ray (screening
for TB)
- If the resident is in
the hospital, the hospital will complete the
above.
- Select the items that will be brought into the
facility.
- The new resident moves into the facility. If the
resident is in the hospital arrangements can be made
for the resident to be transported to the facility by
the facility Van or Transportation Company.
- Family member completes admission interview and
paper work with Admission Coordinator. This usually
takes 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Documents needed for admission:
Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance and Social Security
Cards.
- Financial arrangements are made. Payment may be
made in four ways:
- Medicare – pay 100% for the first 20
days then, pays 80% on day 21 – 100 days.
Supplemental Insurances pay the remaining 20% on
days 21 – 100 days. Examples of Blue Cross
Blue Shield, AARP.
- Private Pay – family/responsible party
makes payment of facility fees.
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Medicaid – This must be applied for,
see financial section for details.
