June 19, 2015
My father has Medicare and is in the hospital after a fall. His doctor and nurses say that he is ready to be discharged from the hospital, but he feels that he is not yet well enough to return home. He has some lingering health issues and wants to stay in the hospital for a few more days. Can he appeal a hospital discharge?
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Marci’s Medicare Answers
I have been taking Lidocaine patches for years to help my back pain. There has never been a problem getting my Part D plan to cover the patches, and nothing has changed this year in terms of my condition or coverage. Earlier this year, I got a notice from my plan saying that the patches have been denied because of off-label use. What exactly does off-label mean, and can I do anything to get the medication covered?