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.
This may require you to use up to a maximum of 60 sick days (if they are available) to cover the FMLA period (12 weeks X 5 days). If you are not eligible for an FMLA leave, you must still use your accrued sick days. You are not required to use accrued vacation days or personal holidays during your disability.