The American Medical Association estimates that two-thirds of the United States population between the ages of 60 and 79 want to stay at home. That includes when they are sick or need to be hospitalized. However, it is becoming more difficult to get hospital-at-home care. Even patients who meet the medical criteria are being turned away because of documentation gaps, insurance rules, or home‑safety requirements they didn’t know existed.
Anyone who is overwhelmed by illness can find these denials surprising. And the unexpected barriers can be exhausting. Here are five reasons why these denials happen and what you can do to successfully appeal them.
