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Wandam1960 Asked June 2022

My dad has been in the hospital since June 8th. The insurance has stopped paying since the 13th, and I want him out. Any suggestions?

Geaton777 Jun 2022
What is he hospitalized for and why isn't insurance covering it any more if it is medically necessary according to his doctors?

If you are his legal MPoA or legal guardian then you have the power to discharge him even against medical advice. But if he's medically not ready to leave...how will you care for him at home? Have you called his insurance company to discuss? If so, what reason do they give to stop coverage?

TChamp Jun 2022
Inpatient treatment is strictly regulates by insurance companies. They only pay for acute inpatient treatment and stabilization. They monitor the patient on a daily basis to make sure the hospital does not exceeds the time stipulated to achieve acute-treatment goals. If there are justifiable reasons for keeping the patient longer, the hospital can appeal the decision. Once the insurance stops paying, the patient becomes the payer and is liable for all hospital charges after the last day payed by the insurance.

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Grandma1954 Jun 2022
a little more info might help.
Why is he in the hospital?
Why has insurance stopped paying?
Is there a medical need that he is still there and the doctors will not release him?

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