Medicare is a multi-part program under Title 18 of the Social Security Act.
Medicare Part A The 120 beds in the KMH Pavilion are certified for Medicare Part A coverage. This means that if a resident meets specific criteria (3-day qualifying hospital stay and need for skilled rehabilitation or skilled nursing services on a daily basis), Medicare A may pay up to a maximum of 100 days of a nursing home stay.
Medicare Part B Residents living at KMH may find that Medicare B will assist with payments for ancillary services such as lab, x-ray and therapy. Medicare B may also assist with paying for the cost of durable medical equipment such as canes and walkers if a physician has ordered it.
Medicare Part D This is an optional prescription drug benefit which has been created to assist seniors in paying for prescription drugs. There are many plans with a wide variety of options from which to choose.
Further information regarding Medicare A, B and D benefits may be obtained from: Social Security Administration 3207 North Cypress Drive Wichita, KS 67226
866-931-9173 or www.ssa.gov