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10,000!! 

We must be doing something right! 

   Our goals at Freedom Home Health and Hospice are to:

*Serve members of our community with the best Home Health and Hospice care available.

*Educate our community through CARE meetings, Senior Citizen Programs our Newsletter and Blog.

*Inspire our Community to serve, care and educate each other.

Thank you for being a support to us!

Pass it on!  There are so many who do not have the valuable information about caregiving, services and resources available to them. 

  

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

   Many people get confused with Medicare and Medicaid, what each insurance covers and who qualifies.  Let’s see if we can clear some of it up for you.

   Medicare is a federally funded health insurance covering those who are 65 or older or who are disabled or have End-stage Renal Failure and require dialysis. 

   Medicare Part A covers Hospital and Rehabilitation Care as well as Hospice or End-of-Life Care. Rehabilitation Care can occur in a Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility, also known as a Nursing Home.  Medicare offers 100 days of rehabilitation by paying 100% for days 1-20 and 80% for days 21-100.  This can get a little complicated for patients who get discharged from care before they have utilized their 100 days.  Medicare will continue to pay for Rehabilitation Care as long as the patient is participating AND making progress in therapy.  Once the patient has peaked on improvements, Medicare will have the facility give you a three day notice of Medicare benefits ending.

  There is not a fee to be covered by this insurance if you or your spouse have paid into the Social Security system.

   Medicare Part B covers Doctor’s visits, out-patient hospital care and home health services including nursing and therapies. This part of Medicare costs about $100 each month.

   Medicare Part C is an option to choose a private insurance company to manage your Medicare benefits. They generally follow Medicare rules but costs and deductibles can vary.

   Medicare Part D can help with the cost of prescriptions.

   You must actually apply for Medicare to activate the insurance.  Just because you retire does not mean they automatically cover you. You can get more information about Medicare at www.medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-Medicare.

   Medicaid is a state funded insurance program for those who qualify. Applications are available at any Work Force Services office or online at www.health.utah.gov. Medicaid can assist with health care, financial assistance and even long-term care in a nursing facility, if you qualify.

Do You Know What I Do?

In our world of extreme communication, social media, cell phones and texting, I often wonder if anyone knows what I do for a living.  It is no secret that I love the elderly and making sure they have the care and resources they need to sustain an active life, but sometimes it seems that it is a guarded secret.  So....here I am, screaming from the rooftops....I work in the Home Health and Hospice Industry! I work for Freedom Home Health and Hospice!!

Why do I want you to know this? Well, let's say you or someone you love needs information, resource and/or services specifically for seniors.  I'm your girl.  I am the one who can help you see a light at the end of the caregiving tunnel.  I am the one who can help you find the skilled nursing or assisted living facility that your loved one would be comfortable in.  I'm the one who can help you understand the payor sources for these services.  Let me give you some ideas of what I can help with:

*I have relationships with EVERY facility, skilled nursing, independent or assisted living in Utah County and can help you with finding the right place for your loved one to recuperate or reside in.  I will even go with you on tours when looking for a facility.

*I facilitate 3 CARE Meetings (Caregivers Allowed to Rejuvenate and Energize)each month and have a wealth of resources for caregivers, everything from understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia or where to find a good Podiatrist.

*I work with a team of Nurses and Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists that are known throughout Utah as being fabulous in their care and commitment to out patients. They can provide the therapy and nursing services needed when your loved one is released from a skilled nursing facility to home or assisted living.  The continued therapy is a key step in the recovery of your loved one.  Many don't know, but this is usually 100% covered by Medicare or HMO's!!

*Need Home Health or Hospice services? I work for Freedom Home Health and Hospice and I would be honored if you chose my company.
 *Need an Senior Day Care program? I know where they are.
*Need community resources? I can give you a book full of agencies in your area.
*Need non-medical assistance at home? I can guide you to the companies that provide it.
*Need information on Medicaid or Medicare?.....

I think you get the idea;)

Call me when you need any of these services, 801-623-9595.  I would love to be able to help you in these sometimes confusing situations.

When you need physical therapy services, I hope you will consider choosing Freedom.  After all, it's the American thing to do;)