posted on January 8, 2004 06:41:01 PM new
My 95 year-old grandmother took a fall and injured herself. Although she was treated at the local hospital, she was told her Medicaid had lapsed. How is this possible?
posted on January 9, 2004 05:46:57 AM new
There could be a couple of reasons. The number one reason would be that she didn't go to her redetermination appointment. That will end it pronto. If there is a "lapse" I doubt it's the Medicare portion. She should be on Medicare if she's 95. Some people are covered under both particularly if disability is a factor. Although her Medicaid may have lapsed, her Medicare would still be in force.
