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    Leaving the Hospital: What You Need to Know

    Length of Stay is the number of days that government-based and private insurance companies have determined you should remain in the hospital based on your diagnosis Hospital reimbursement is based on this predetermined length of stay. Planning for discharge and any required support (nursing, equipment, etc) should begin as soon as possible as hospitals will

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    Hospitals are expensive places – know and confirm your insurance coverage before you are admitted Insurance plans are usually government (medicare, Medicaid) or private insurance company based Workers Compensation and No-Fault auto plans are specialized plans for injuries not covered by your other insurance Plans from the same company may differ because of deductibles and

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