"Under Observation"

When Democrats are in charge                                                "Under Observation" All of us on Medicare need to know this info or we could find ourselves in debt up to our ears if we ever have to go to the hospital. Read and remember…...     I saw this on NBC News last night and thought I should send it to all my friends on Medicare as fair warning.  I've included the segment for you to view.  Basically, if I understand it correctly, do not let the hospital admit you with the words, "Under Observation."  Insist on "In-Patient"designation.  Otherwise, you will be responsible for the hospital expenses.  It might be wise to inform family members too.    cuzzin ricky Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy SCROLL TRANSCRIPT >>> back as promised with this new warning for everyone on medicare. specifically, it is about the words that appear on hospital forms and small differences in the fine print that could mean thousands of dollars in payments down the line. we get details on this story tonight from our national correspondent, kate snow. >> reporter:  79-year-old m.j. is doing physical therapy after a bad spill in september. she spent three days in the hospital getting the same care as an in-patient but was not classified as one. instead, her chart said she was only under observation. >> it was illlogical, i had a broken leg, it didn't make sense at all, what were they going to observe? >> reporter:  and here is what she didn't understand, that label, under observation, technically made her an out-patient and that means that medicare won't care for her rehab in a nursing facility which costs $28,000. >> the whole thing is outrageous and it is not right. " ... do not let the hospital admit you with the words, 'Under Observation.'" Lots of luck