Out-Of-Pocket Costs

Average SNF patient paid $3,400 when ineligible for Medicare, AARP report finds
Average SNF patient paid $3,400 when ineligible for Medicare, AARP report finds
By
John Hall
Apr 20, 2015

New AARP research reveals that the use of hospital “observation” status is having a substantial impact on out-of-pocket healthcare costs and follow-up care decisions for many Medicare beneficiaries.

Paying higher out-of-pocket medical costs could strain seniors’ finances, study finds
Paying higher out-of-pocket medical costs could strain seniors’ finances, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 06, 2012

If seniors have to pay a higher portion of their medical costs, it could lead to their financial ruin, especially if they have dementia, a study asserts.