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Originally Posted by Michael G.
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.
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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?'