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UNDERSTANDING PHARMACY BILLS IN NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
For residents and their family members, receiving a pharmacy bill that does not bill for insurance can be expensive. Contact your insurance company prior to an individual moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home to understand filling prescription requirements so you are not surprised by a facilities pharmacy bill.
Resident Rights: Visitation and Short Leaves of Absence
When a person enters a nursing home, they do not give up their ability to decide who they want to see or visit. Nor do they give up their right to leave the nursing home for a short period of time. This is regardless of whether the reason is for short-term rehabilitation services or long-term care.