Post hospitalization for surgery to insert a rod in his leg (bone cancer) my father was sent to a rehab facility. Upon arrival to the facility, he was asymptomatic, but test + for Covid so he had to isolate. His insurance denied an appeal to extend he rehab d/t insufficient progress, however, he spent the first week of his approved 3 week stay isolated in his room and not fully partaking in therapy. He is not ready to return home. What can we do?
https://www.patientadvocate.org/explore-our-resources/insurance-denials-appeals/things-to-include-in-your-appeal-letter
Does he live with you?
If there is a spouse involved who will be affected by a Medicaid application, get a Medicaid planner or eldercare lawyer involved immediately so that assets and income can be divided so as not to impoverish her.
When you file an appeal, it keeps them from sending him home, so appeal the appeal answer, if it isn't yes and again, if needed. I think it takes several appeals to get insurance companies to change their minds about coverage.
Is he making progress? If not, why not?
I would talk with your FIL and make his choices clear. If he cannot be mobile then he may end up in long term care. Only he can work hard enough to keep his choices open.