1. What is the 90 Day Medicare Period?

The 90-day Medicare period is a standard benefit period used by Medicare for certain coverages, particularly for skilled nursing facility care. It begins on the first day of admission and ends when 90 days have elapsed.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple date calculation:

Where:

• Start Date — The first day of the Medicare benefit period
• End Date — Exactly 90 calendar days after the start date

Explanation: The calculation includes all calendar days (weekends and holidays included) from the start date.

3. Importance of Medicare Period Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation of the 90-day period is crucial for Medicare beneficiaries and providers to determine coverage periods and plan for transitions in care.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the start date of the Medicare benefit period. The calculator will automatically compute the end date 90 days later.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does the 90-day period include the start date?
A: Yes, the start date is day 1 of the 90-day period.

Q2: What happens at the end of the 90-day period?
A: Medicare coverage for skilled nursing facility care ends unless the beneficiary qualifies for additional lifetime reserve days.

Q3: Can the 90-day period be extended?
A: Medicare provides up to 60 additional lifetime reserve days, but these require coinsurance payments.

Q4: How often can the 90-day benefit period renew?
A: A new benefit period begins after 60 consecutive days without receiving skilled care.

Q5: Does this calculator account for leap years?
A: Yes, the date calculation automatically accounts for leap years and varying month lengths.