muscular dystrophy, an inherited disease that causes muscle weakness; neuropathy, damage to a nerve or nerve group, resulting in loss of sensation or function; osteoarthritis, causes reduced motion in the joints; polio, a viral disease affecting muscle tissue that can lead to paralysis; polymyositis, an inflammatory disease
Hospital days. The Medicare entitlement for in-patient care is limited to 90 days per benefit period. At the end of this period the must leave the hospital. Each benefit period resets this in-patient care clock so a patient may receive 90 days of in-patient care in any benefit period. The number of hospitalizations you may receive is unlimited but each benefit period allows for 90 days.
Typically, Medicare insurance covers: Up to 90 days of inpatient hospital services in each benefit period An additional 60 lifetime reserve days A benefit period begins when you are admitted to the hospital and ends when you have been out of the hospital for 60 days, or have not received Medicare-covered care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or ...