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.
You will have to pay towards your care and Medicare does have some limits on hospital coverage. For each benefit period in 2010 you pay: A total deductible of $1,100 for a hospital stay of 1-60 days. $275 per day for days 61-90 of a hospital stay. $550 per day for days 91-150 of a hospital stay (Lifetime Reserve Days).