Does Medicare Advantage cover home health care?
Answered by 4 licensed agents
Yes, if your doctor orders it. However, Medicare does not cover 24-hour-a-day care at your home, home meal delivery, homemaker services (like shopping and cleaning) unrelated to your care plan, or custodial or personal care that helps you with daily living activities (like bathing, dressing, or using the bathroom), when this is the only care you need. Some Medicare Advantage plans include some homemaker services when returning home from the hospital, so ask your broker.
Answered by Helena Foutz, RSSA on March 4, 2025
Broker Licensed in CA, AK, AR & 12 other states
Yes, however it’s for a few hours a day and the length of time is limited. It covers very light duties and is not long term care.
Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplements must cover everything that Medicare covers. Medicare covers home health visits. How it's covered depends upon your plan but many plans will cover home health at a $0 copay but visits are limited. To receive the benefit you must qualify. Please contact your local agent to find out how home health is covered under your plan. There is never a fee to work with an agent.
Answered by Dana Dane on April 4, 2025
Agent Licensed in OR, AZ, CA & 6 other states
Medicare pays for you to get health care services in your home if you meet certain eligibility criteria and the services are considered reasonable and necessary for the treatment of your illness or injury.
More info at: https://www.medicare.gov/publications/10969-medicare-and-home-health-care.pdf
Answered by Lori Gobep on March 28, 2025
Broker Licensed in OH, PA, SC & WV
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