On January 17, 2007, the Honorable Dzintra Janavs issued a preliminary injunction compelling a Los Angeles nursing home, Vernon Convalescent Hospital, to readmit one of its residents following a recent hospitalization.
Year 2007 Rate and Cost of Living Increases Rate and Cost Increases Effective 1/1/2007. 2007 Medicare Rate Increases: MEDICARE PART A:Hospital Deductible:
Coinsurance per day:
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Coinsurance:
MEDICARE PART B: Premium per month:
Deductible per year:
See Medicare website: www.medicare.gov 2007 Medi-Cal Resources Rate Increases: Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA):
Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA):
Average Private Pay Rate (APPR):
2007 Social Security Rate Increases: Cost of Living Increase (COLA):
See Social Security Administration website: www.ssa.gov 2007 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) &State Supplemental Program Rates (SSP): Aged or Disabled:**Single: $856Couple: $1,502Blind:**Single: $921Couple: $1,729Board & Care Maximum:
**Rates noted are for independent living only.