There are many diseases and conditions which cause a decrease in muscle mass, known as atrophy, including activity, as seen when a cast is put on a limb, or upon extended bedrest (which can occur during a prolonged illness); cachexia - which is a syndrome that is a co-morbidity of cancer and congestive heart failure; chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
60 days = the maximum length of time that Medicare will cover 100 percent of your care in a hospital after youâve met the deductible for each benefit period. 60 days = the maximum number of lifetime reserve days that you can draw on to extend Medicare coverage for hospital care in any one benefit period.
Inpatient hospital care is covered by Medicare Part A. Medicare only covers 90 consecutive days of hospitalization. After 90 days Medicare provides 60 lifetime reserve days and there is a co-pay of $644 per day for days 91-150 of hospitalization. Anytime you have been out of the hospital for 60 consecutive days and new benefit period of 90 days starts all over again.