Question

Barbara is 69 and lives on Social Security and a small seasonal income from the sale of her crafts. After being discharged from a week's stay in the hospital following an emergency surgical procedure, Barbara must spend one week in a skilled nursing facility. How will the cost of her stay in the SNF most likely be paid?

Answer 1

Medical expenses engulf an ever-growing share of Social Security benefits due to two solid reasons, Social Security benefits typically grow by approximately only 2% a year, But medical costs in general tend to rise by more, 5% to 7% in an year.

How will the cost of her stay in the SNF most likely be paid?

There are few possibilities/options that she can find her cost of treatment in SNF.

1. Since she's 69 she can apply for a medicare based up on her age.

2.she can try filing an uninsured medicare claim

3. Also she must check with local social service offices to find out if they could have an option to pay for her medical premiums.

4. Or else she can reach out to someone who's ready help her paying her bills. But Barbara must make sure beforehand that will this affect her future social security coverages.