Tube Feeders

[C Hannant]

Hi!  I have recently been told by two different sources that Medicare 
has made a change on coverage for tube feeders.  The thought is that if 
families can handle tube feeders at home without a nurse, then they 
shouldn't remain at the skilled level.  That  means they would be 
eligible for Medicare A again, if meet all other requirements.

One of the gals said she heard it at a Medicare seminar.  She doesn't 
trust anyone else telling her things like this.  She is in FL and her 
intermediary is BCBS of FL.  The other person is from TX and I forgot to 
ask her who her intermediary was.

Has anyone heard this and, if so, do you have something in writing.

Thanks....cheryl

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