Understanding Insurance Benefits When You’re In the Hospital

with Robin Peconge,

Naviguide, United Church Homes

This week on Ask a NaviGuide, we chat with Robin Pecogne, one of our NaviGuides at United Church Homes. During the episode, Mike and Robin discuss insurance benefits, namely in what insurance covers during a hospital stay. The conversation also includes understanding deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, advanced directives, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Robin’s background in the healthcare industry (0:46)
  • What information do I need as part of the intake process for a hospital stay (2:24)
  • What do you pay for and what does insurance pay for? (5:10)
  • Questions healthcare providers will ask about your insurance (6:53)
  • What is an advanced directive? (9:35)
  • Steps to take in checking into a skilled nursing facility (12:43)
  • Understand deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums (15:38)

 

The Abundant Aging Podcast series is presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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