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The Patient’s Rights in a Medicaid Nursing Home
By: Benjamin A. Schock, Attorney at Law. As a resident of a Medicaid nursing home in the State of Michigan, the patient has the same basic rights about their life, medical care, and personal treatment as others who live in Macomb County or other local communities. These rights are protected by both state and federal laws. As a Medicaid beneficiary, the patient has the right to the same quality of medical care as other nursing home residents. The individual also has the right to know about and take part in decisions about their medical care and the operation of the nursing home or skilled care facility. The patient also has the following rights:
