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Patient is in about stage 5 dementia, with a super pubic catheter and has to have medication given along with needing help showering & dressing. Doctor says needs 24-hr supervision.

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Bobbie61: Medicare does not pay for custodial care.
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As said by other readers, Medicare pays for medical care the doctor prescribes. Supervision is custodial care that Medicare does not pay for.
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No, respite is private pay. The only time Medicare will pay for 5 consecutive days is if on Hospice to give family a break.
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Usually Medicare only pays for things that are medical, not custodial. This is a question best suited for a Medicare rep. If the answer is "no", then what does it matter? Are you asked in order to know if the claim should be submitted in the first place? Call them.
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