5/16/24 - Update on My Husband

@LindaOHio (176200)
United States
May 16, 2024 1:19am CST
We lost the Reconsideration. I have a number to call to find out what our next step is. Hubby had physical therapy yesterday. The 4 days he lay in bed had their effect. He didn't do very well. The Business Office did not call me back about the $1.218. I will call again today. I will tell her that I can call Corporate if that will help. I'm sure she won't want me to do that. Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts. Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@TheHorse (217644)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May
As my old boss said, "Document document document."
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
I'm going to call an Ombudsman in Cleveland today.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
18 May
@MarieCoyle They are calling the Administrator and my favorite Social Worker to get an invoice.
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@MarieCoyle (36487)
17 May
@LindaOHio I really hope they can help you in some way, Linda!
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@LadyDuck (470492)
• Switzerland
16 May
Those people are all disgusting. Your husband needs a daily therapy, even the two days weekend in bed are not at all good for him. What a big mess and so unprofessional not even to call you back about the $ 1,218.
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@LadyDuck (470492)
• Switzerland
16 May
@LindaOHio You must be so stressed and depressed by this situation.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
16 May
It's all so annoying.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
@LadyDuck I'm handling it pretty well. I just miss my husband.
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@jstory07 (139308)
• Roseburg, Oregon
16 May
They need to work with him every day. What a mess. I will keep praying for him.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
16 May
Thank you very much, Judy.
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@NJChicaa (119294)
• United States
16 May
How can the insurance company refuse to pay for his care when he clearly can't care for himself at this point?
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
That is the question! Because all they care about is the bottom line.
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@dgobucks226 (35470)
17 May
Sorry you lost your appeal. This rehab director needs to level with you about options at this point. Are they able to improve your husband's condition there so he can return home. It does not seem like it to me. It seems to me this rehab facility is forcing you to make a decision to move your husband into a long-term care facility. Isn't there a staff doctor there to assess your husband's health. Does he need further medical treatment at a hospital? Many questions to ask them. Something is not right here! Is there a staff member at this rehab who acts as a patient's advocate like they have in a hospital? If so, you need to make an appointment and find out what's up. Another option you might explore at this point, although I know it is touchy to go there, but legal advice may be warranted. I hope things get figured out for you Linda.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
My husband is getting stronger each day as long as he has PT. I think he will be ready to go home by the end of the month...maybe.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
20 May
@dgobucks226 I totally agree.
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@dgobucks226 (35470)
19 May
@LindaOHio Good news! Glad to hear it. The sooner he leaves that horrid place, the better.
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@MarieCoyle (36487)
16 May
I remember you spoke of the doctor you knew that worked in the rehab. Can he possibly give you an update, and help in some way? I may be grasping at straws here, just trying to think of something that would help you. It isn't unusual for family to ask for updates from the facility doctor here. I hope you can see him soon, Linda. I know that's the best medicine of all.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
18 May
@MarieCoyle He has good days and bad days. I'm still hoping for June 1.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
Thank you for all your help. My husband is moving along with his physical therapy. I still think he may be home by June 1.
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@MarieCoyle (36487)
17 May
@LindaOHio I hope he continues to improve, Linda. I am glad the PT is back on track!
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@LeaPea2417 (37333)
• Toccoa, Georgia
16 May
I'm sorry
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
We have another option. I have to fill out a complicated form and send it into the US Department of Health & Human Services in Cleveland. They will study what I have written and decide if my husband can stay on at the facility.
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@LeaPea2417 (37333)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 May
@LindaOHio Prayers it all goes well with that.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
18 May
@LeaPea2417 Thanks Anne Marie. I will have to call on Monday and have them walk me through the forms. They are very confusing.
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@wolfgirl569 (104996)
• Marion, Ohio
16 May
Glad he got exercise. Hope you get everything else done
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@wolfgirl569 (104996)
• Marion, Ohio
17 May
@LindaOHio It looks good to me.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
18 May
@wolfgirl569 That's good to hear.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
Thanks. How is hubby's head? Hope you have a good weekend.
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@RasmaSandra (79236)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May
I wish the best for both of you, To be able to come home he certainly needs PT every day, Now the weekend will come and he will not have any that is just wrong, Continuing to keep him in my prayers, Blessings to you both and I hope you get to see him soon, BTW I just thought of this. Why is he left lying in bed? Can't they get him up and sitting for some hours every day, Even that might make him feel better,
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
Every so often he sits in a chair for an hour or two. That helps his core get stronger. He hates it but it's necessary.
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• United States
16 May
It's sad that your hubby backslid a bit after not having PT for a few days. Hope he does better today and of course that you get some sort of answer from the business office about your money.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
I am calling an Ombudsman in Cleveland about the bill.
@just4him (317012)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 May
Along with my prayers for you, I brought this to our prayer group last night. I'm sorry you lost the reconsideration. I hope you get answers from the business office today. Going over their head to corporate might get some action. I'm glad he had therapy. I'm sorry lying in bed for four days didn't help. It's what you expected.
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@just4him (317012)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 May
@LindaOHio You're welcome.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
Thank you so much.
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@lovebuglena (44372)
• Staten Island, New York
16 May
Oh, that is a bummer. Hope something else can be done.
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@lovebuglena (44372)
• Staten Island, New York
17 May
@LindaOHio is that a long process?
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
18 May
@lovebuglena It will take a while to figure out the form, then there is one that my husband has to sign. I'm going to call Monday and see if they can help me figure out the form.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
I have to fill out a complicated form and submit it to the US Department of Health & Human Services in Cleveland. They will decide if he can stay or if he has to go.
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@Dena91 (16564)
• United States
16 May
I am sorry they aren't working with him as they should and are not refunding the money to you as they should. Continued prayers for you both
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
Thank you so much, Dena.
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• Rupert, Idaho
16 May
I am sorry that you lost it. And sorry for everything else going on...
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
We have another recourse. I will work on that this weekend.
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@AmbiePam (91721)
• United States
16 May
I’m sorry, Linda. I’m relieved they did his physical therapy, but of course their neglect didn’t help. Thank you for keeping us updated.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
16 May
You're welcome. I'm going to give them a negative review once my hubby is home.
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@snowy22315 (179489)
• United States
16 May
It sucks he didn't get the PT.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
Yes it sure does. But he did much better yesterday.
@Juliaacv (50953)
• Canada
16 May
I hope that you can get an explanation for the amount owing, that is alot not to give an itemized reciept for.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
I"m going to call an ombudsman in Cleveland to find out what I can do about that "bill".
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@JudyEv (338393)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May
I hope you get some satisfaction at some point.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
16 May
The whole thing is ridiculous.
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@Beestring (14461)
• Hong Kong
16 May
Hope things get sorted out soon.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
16 May
I hope so too!
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@thebos (5964)
• Kisumu, Kenya
16 May
Wishing him all the best
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
17 May
Thank you so much.