I feel that my father was not given proper treatment because of Medicare’s limits on what the nursing home could provide. Can I sue Medicare or the government?
Probably not. Although you can sue an insurer or a health care provider for failing to provide for the treatment you need, you generally cannot sue the government when Medicare payments are arguably not high enough to allow for a certain level of treatment. Although class action lawsuits have been initiated in the past over the terms of Medicare coverage, such as the cost of premiums, it is ultimately the responsibility of your father’s nursing home to provide necessary and proper treatment.
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