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Old 06-07-2022, 05:13 PM
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Default There's a misunderstanding here...

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Originally Posted by Michael G. View Post
I heard this before but forgot the correct term until now.

Are you a Medicare enrollee? If so, ask this question the next time you visit a hospital for care: “Am I admitted, or am I here for observation?”
Failing to do so could potentially cost you thousands of dollars.


Most here I sure know about this and ask the right question.
It's sad that the hospitals don't do the right thing for us seniors.
Hospitals are required by law to inform patients if they're 'Observation' or 'Admitted'. It's a law that's been on the books for years. Google 'are hospitals required to tell patients if admitted or observation?'