What is Medicare’s Home Health Benefit?
Medicare covers a series of home care services to those who qualify. These services are paid for under Medicare Part A and B.
What are these services?
- Skilled nursing care
- For up to seven days a week, 28 hours a week, with a possibility of 35 hours in extreme cases, Medicare will cover the full cost of services that can only be performed by a licensed nurse.
- Skilled therapy care
- Medicare offers coverage for physical, speech, and occupational therapy. This is covered in cases where you need a licensed therapist to assist you in the maintenance and progress of your condition.
- Counseling and Social Services
- Medicare will pay the full cost of services that provide emotional and social support for your illness, as directed by your doctor.
- Medical Supplies
- Medicare will cover the full cost of supplies needed to treat your condition, as long as they are provided by a home health care agency that is Medicare-certified.
- Medical Equipment
- Medicare will cover a portion of the costs of certain medical equipment, like a wheelchair.
Do I qualify for this benefit?
If you are homebound and require skilled care services such as nursing or therapy care, then you qualify for this benefit. There is no deductible or coinsurance required.
Where do I find these services?
TrueCare24 is a full-service agency that connects you to a home health care provider. Not only do we handle the selection and screening process, we also handle the scheduling, payment, taxes, and the insurance. Allow TrueCare24 to make this a stress-free and transparent process for you and your loved ones.
