Charges to the beneficiary for admission or readmission are not allowable, however, there is an exception when a resident leaves a skilled nursing facility (SNF):
A) against medical advice.
B) temporarily.
C) upon discharge to home.
D) None of these is correct.

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Charges to the beneficiary for admission or readmission to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) are generally not allowed. However, an exception exists when a resident leaves the SNF temporarily and then is readmitted. This scenario can involve situations where the resident might leave for a short period for personal reasons but intends to return to the SNF.

Charges to the Beneficiary for Admission or Readmission Are Not