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The Medicare 100 Day Calculator helps beneficiaries track their remaining skilled nursing facility (SNF) benefit days under Medicare Part A. Medicare provides up to 100 days of SNF coverage per benefit period, and this tool calculates how many days remain based on days already used.
The calculator uses the simple formula:
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Explanation: Medicare provides 100 days of SNF coverage per benefit period. This calculator subtracts the number of days already used from 100 to determine the remaining coverage.
Details: Tracking remaining Medicare SNF benefit days is crucial for care planning and financial management. Understanding available coverage helps patients and families make informed decisions about extended care needs and potential out-of-pocket costs.
Tips: Enter the number of skilled nursing facility days already used during the current benefit period. The value must be between 0-100 days. The calculator will display the remaining benefit days available.
Q1: What is a Medicare benefit period?
A: A benefit period begins when you're admitted to a hospital or SNF and ends when you haven't received inpatient care for 60 consecutive days.
Q2: Are all 100 days fully covered by Medicare?
A: Days 1-20 are fully covered. Days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. After 100 days, you pay all costs.
Q3: How do I know how many days I've used?
A: Your SNF should provide this information, or you can check your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or create an account at Medicare.gov.
Q4: Do the 100 days reset each year?
A: No, the 100-day benefit resets at the beginning of each new benefit period, not each calendar year.
Q5: What happens if I need more than 100 days of care?
A: After 100 days, you become responsible for all costs. You may want to explore Medicaid, long-term care insurance, or other payment options.