Re: Going places..

Bob Mauro - PeopleNet (mauro(AT)idt.net)
Sat, 25 Oct 1997 12:19:13 -0400 (EDT)

In addition, Medicare and Medicaid WILL NOT pay for vents used outside the
home. This according to Respironics/Lidecare. Screwy but true.

Bob Mauro, Mauro(AT)Idt.Net
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On Sat, 25 Oct 1997, MR J FRANKLIN WILSON wrote:

> Hi Jodi,
>
> If Medicare is paying for your home health care, I think there is a
> stipulation that you must be home bound. I had home care for over a
> year and was confined to home except for doctor visits (required to
> keep HC) . However, in my case that was about all I could handle. I
> think it is wrong as getting out may be theraputic and speed healing
> process or enhance health maintenance at whatever point you may be.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Frank in Richmond, VA
>
>