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.
1 5% of the Medicare-approved amount for inpatient respite care. 2  For example, if Medicare pays $100 per day for inpatient respite care, your loved one will pay $5 per day.3  He or she can stay in a Medicare-approved hospital or nursing home up to 5 days each time he/she gets respite care. 5% of the Medicare-approved amount for inpatient respite care. 2  For example, if Medicare pays $100 per day for inpatient respite care, your loved one will pay $5 per day.