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.
1 Can be established only if you have at least 60 days of unused sick time. 2  Can be established only for those retiring on or after July 1, 1998. 3  Cannot be used for vesting (you must have at least 10 years of service excluding your sick leave credit). 4  Is subject to a cap of 1Â¼ days per month of service.