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Marthe48

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5. That makes sense

Reply to marybourg (Reply #2)

Sun May 25, 2025, 08:29 PM

May 25

But it sounds to me like her nursing/hospice care is going to be out of pocket, with no help from Medicare. I have assumed that if you're over 65, you have Medicare and it'll help you. Kind of shocking that Medicare might not be helpful for everyone.

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Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer [View all] Marthe48 May 25 OP

Here are my wishes that the family finds solace and remains strong. John1956PA May 25 #1

The post-hospital days are usually for rehab. Hospice and nursing care marybourg May 25 #2

That makes sense Marthe48 May 25 #5

If she's over 65 she should be on Medicare. Medicare pays for hospice care, marybourg May 25 #8

Sending positive thoughts for your cousin. n/t ChazII May 25 #3

Thank you Marthe48 May 25 #6

I'm sorry your family and your cousin are going through this. Diamond_Dog May 25 #4

Thank you, Diamond Dog Marthe48 May 25 #7

Very sorry to hear of your family's loss Thunderbeast May 25 #9

Sorry for your family's loss. Thunderbeast May 25 #10