Admissions

Thank you for considering Brightpointe at Lytle Lake for your rehabilitative and post-acute care needs. Our goal is to make your transition to Brightpointe as smooth as possible. We understand there will be many questions about the process, and we want to help you make the right decision for your loved one.

Information and Documents Needed for Admission

Photo ID Card

Social Security Card

Proof of Medical Insurance (If Applicable)

Medicare or Medicaid Card (If Applicable)

Power of Attorney (If Applicable)

Advance Directives (If Applicable)

What to bring

Comfortable clothing for 5 to 7 days

Hearing aids

Eyeglasses and eyeglass care

Dentures and dental care supplies

Anything to nurture the patients’ hobbies – reading and writing materials, crafts, puzzles, games, etc.

Cellphone and charger

Favorite blanket or quilt

Slip-resistant footwear

Family photos

We provide toiletries; however you are welcome to bring your preference from home

Insurance, Finances & Payment

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance/Managed Care Plans and Private Funding.

*Benefits must be reviewed to guarantee coverage.

Medicaid

Whether you currently have community Medicaid or need to enroll, we can assist you. Please review our Medicaid guide and contact Brightpointe’s Business Officer Manager for assistance with your application or any questions related to eligibility at bom@brightpointeatlytlelake.com.

    • Medical necessity must be captured in the clinical documentation provided by the patient’s primary care physician or specialist to ensure criteria is met for Texas Medicaid.
    • The Patient’s current diagnosis, functional status and comorbidities must be documented.
    • The nursing home must also review and capture sufficient medical necessity information.
    • The patient must be a U.S. Citizen.

     If income exceeds thresholds, please reach out to Business Officer Manager. Every situation is unique and other options may be available.

    • Individual: <$2,382 / Month
    • Couple: $4,764 / Month 

Medicare

If you are new to Medicare, you likely have many questions. We can help you navigate through the Medicare

enrollment process and better understand your coverage options.

There are two types of Medicare Insurance – Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance).

Med A (Part A) Covers: Med B (Part B) Covers:
  • Inpatient Hospital Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care

 

 

 

  • Provider Services
  • Preventative Services
  • Therapy Services
  • Home Health Services
  • Ambulance Services
  • Durable Medical Equipment
  • Mental Health Services (Outpatient)
  • X-Rays and Lab Tests
  • Select Prescription Drugs

*This is not a complete list, and coverage may vary.

    • Initial Enrollment Period: If eligible at age 65, the initial enrollment period spans three months before your 65th birthday, includes your birth month, and ends three months after your birth month.

      Enrollment occurs automatically for some, and others must sign up for it; this is dependent on your social security benefits. Most people should enroll in Med A (Part A) when they first become eligible. Med B requires a premium for coverage, so people may choose to delay enrollment. If you have other health coverage options, you may choose to opt-out as well.

      General Enrollment Period: Annual: January 1st – March 31st. If you do not enroll in Med B during the initial enrollment period, you can enroll every year during the general enrollment period.

Medicaid

Whether you currently have community Medicaid or need to enroll, we can assist you. Please review our Medicaid guide and contact Brightpointe’s Business Office Manager.

For assistance with your applications or any questions related to eligibility at bom@brightpointeatlytlelake.com.

Medical Necessity
    •  Medical necessity must be captured in the clinical documentation provided by the patient’s primary care physician or specialist to ensure criteria is met for Texas Medicaid.
    • The Patient’s current diagnosis, functional status and comorbidities must be documented.
    • The nursing home must also review and capture sufficient medical necessity information.
    • The patient must be a U.S. Citizen.
Income
  • If income exceeds thresholds, please reach out to Business Officer Manager. Every situation is unique and other options may be available.

      • Individual: <$2,382 / Month
      • Couple: $4,764 / Month 

     

Medicare

If you are new to Medicare, you likely have many questions. We can help you navigate through the Medicare enrollment process and better understand your coverage options.

Types of Medicare

There are two types of Medicare Insurance – Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance).

Med A (Part A) Covers:
  • Inpatient Hospital Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
Med B (Part B) Covers:
  • Provider Services
  • Preventative Services
  • Therapy Services
  • Home Health Services
  • Ambulance Services
  • Durable Medical Equipment
  • Mental Health Services (Outpatient)
  • X-Rays and Lab Tests
  • Select Prescription Drugs

*This is not a complete list, and coverage may vary.

Enrollment
  • Initial Enrollment Period: If eligible at age 65, the initial enrollment period spans three months before your 65th birthday, includes your birth month, and ends three months after your birth month.

    Enrollment occurs automatically for some, and others must sign up for it; this is dependent on your social security benefits. Most people should enroll in Med A (Part A) when they first become eligible. Med B requires a premium for coverage, so people may choose to delay enrollment. If you have other health coverage options, you may choose to opt-out as well.

    General Enrollment Period: Annual: January 1st – March 31st. If you do not enroll in Med B during the initial enrollment period, you can enroll every year during the general enrollment period.