I've heard Medicare covers home health care, but what exactly does that include?

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Steve Houchens · Accepted Answer

Medicare generally covers part-time or intermittent home health care services when medically necessary, especially after a hospital stay or skilled nursing facility stay. This includes skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services, as well as medical social services and some home health aide care if it's related to skilled care. Medicare, however, does not cover 24-hour care, meal delivery, or personal care when it's the sole need. You can find more extensive break down online if you search or sit down with an agent sometime to go over all of it.

Answered by Steve Houchens on April 10, 2025

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Heather Borlenghi · Answer

That includes bathing, cooking, cleaning, restroom assistance. you have to get prior authorization from your doctor.

Steve Brauer · Answer

If someone is considered home bound and requires skilled care, AND is certified by a physician, Medicare will pay for some of the costs of Home Health Care. Medicare Advantage plans also have coverage for Home Health Care and differs from carrier to carrier.

Answered by Steve Brauer on April 14, 2025

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Gary Henderson · Answer

Home health care includes getting a medical professional to help you with medical needs that is part of the Medicare supplement plans 
If you have Medicare advantage plan that might be different 
But basically you could have someone come into your home and help you with your medical needs 365 days a year and that would be cover under your Medicare part b and your Medicare supplement plan at no cost after you paid your annual deductible which this year is $257 
If you'd like to discuss this in more detail, give me a call. My phone number is 737-530-4626 pick option two. If I'm busy just leave a message and I'll call you back

Vachik Chakhbazian · Answer

can cover a range of home health care services, including skilled nursing care, therapy, and medical supplies. Skilled Nursing Care,  Therapy,  home health aides, social services, telehealth,.

Marcie Barnes · Answer

Home Health is usually on a short-term basis. For example: You had surgery that required a hospital stay and possibly some time in rehab. When you are discharged to home, your doctor can order a home health professional to come see you so many hours per week until recovered.

Answered by Marcie Barnes on April 13, 2025

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Steven Lovell · Answer

Medicare covers part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology services, and medical social services when provided in a home setting.

Leisha Stevens · Answer

Medicare's home health care coverage primarily includes skilled nursing care, therapies (physical, occupational, speech), and medical social services, provided in a part-time or intermittent basis. It also covers certain medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and home health aide services (only if you're also receiving skilled nursing or therapy).

Answered by Leisha Stevens on April 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in OH, CA, FL & NC

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Ameen Abdulkareem · Answer

Some of the coverage include: Physical Therapy, Speech and language therapy, Skill Nursing Care and sometimes social services. It focus on short term care to help the patient get back on their feet.

Answered by Ameen Abdulkareem on April 9, 2025

Agent Licensed in CT, MI, NC, NY & VA

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Heidi Broberg · Answer

1. It generally includes skilled nursing care, like administering medications or wound care, and home health aide services for help with personal care like bathing and dressing. 

2  Medicare also covers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to help you regain or maintain your abilities. 

Keep in mind that to qualify, a doctor must certify that you need these services..

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