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Discussion Question: MODULE 8 DISCUSSION Medicare and Medicade You have a patien

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Discussion Question: MODULE 8 DISCUSSIONMedicare and MedicadeYou have a patient whoonly has Medicare Part A and B. She has limited income most of which isused to pay for Medicare Part B. She is in dire need of placement into anursing home as she can no longer care for herself at home. You leaned fromyour reading that long-term care needed by low-income elderly people is paid byMedicaid, and you feel your patient meets the criteria. What are the steps you wouldtake to advocate for your patient while she is still in the acute care setting?Who are some of the other health care professionals you would collaborate withto ensure your patient receives the additional healthcare coverage she needs?Analyze the role Medicaid plays in supporting long-term care for the elderlyand disabled.

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