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Are you getting ready to turn 65 and eligible for Medicare? If so, you might be wondering what home health services are covered. Luckily,\u00a0<\/span>Medicare covers a variety of services<\/a>\u00a0that can help you stay healthy and comfortable in your own home.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog post will give you a breakdown of the different home health care services that Medicare covers and does not cover.\u00a0Also, we will discuss the eligibility criteria as each person’s situation is different. So, keep reading to learn more!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are home health services?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Home health care services provide a wide range of medical assistance to individuals at their residences instead of in hospitals or\u00a0<\/span>nursing homes<\/a>.\u00a0This type of assistance is designed to help individuals manage their health and wellness, promote independent living, reduce the risk of injury or illness, and provide assistance with activities of daily living due to chronic conditions. Home health care services can be categorized into the following types:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Basic assistance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Home health services provide assistance with personal care and homemaker services. For example, they may help with getting out of bed, checking home safety measures, helping with meal preparation,\u00a0<\/span>maintaining hygiene needs<\/a>, and similar tasks.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Therapies and counseling<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Home health care provides physical, occupational, or speech therapies with professional caregivers to people recovering from an injury or illness. They also offer counseling to individuals dealing with trauma or\u00a0<\/span>mental health issues<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Skilled nursing care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Skilled home health services provide nursing assistance to people requiring an advanced level of care and supervision. They do medication management, regular health checkups, administer injections, and provide nutrition therapies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Doctor supervision<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Doctor visits are provided to those dealing with a serious illness or injury and needing constant monitoring. In this situation, a physician pays visits to the patient\u2019s home for regular health checkups and reviews medication and home health care needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What home health services are covered by Medicare?<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Medicare covers an array of home health services for eligible individuals. Here are the home health services covered by Medicare under its part A and part B coverage:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Skilled nursing care<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Medicare covers skilled nursing care provided by registered nurses or <\/span>certified nursing assistants<\/a>. Their services include injections, medication administration, wound care, tube feeding, assessing care plans, and similar services. Medicare usually covers 28 hours of care per week but may go up to 35 hours in some cases for up to three weeks.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Skilled therapy services<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Skilled therapy services such as physical, occupational, or speech therapies are also <\/span>covered under Medicare part B<\/a>. . Physical therapy focuses on restoring a patient’s mobility, occupational therapy helps patients develop skills related to daily living activities, while speech therapy focuses on improved communication. All these services help the patient recover from an injury or illness and regain their independence as much as possible.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Home health aides<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Home health aides provide personal care assistance, such as help with getting out of bed, bathing, and using the restroom. They can also help with <\/span>instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)<\/a>. For example, grocery shopping and cooking meals. Medicare pays for this service in full, but you must be under skilled nursing care or therapies to be eligible.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Medical social services<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Medical social services are another home health service covered by Medicare in certain situations. These services can help address any social or psychological issues affecting a patient\u2019s recovery from an illness or injury. Medical social workers also assist patients in accessing resources in their local community, such as transportation services or local support groups.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

5. Medical equipment and supplies<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

In some cases, Medicare part B will cover the cost of <\/span>durable medical equipment<\/a> necessary for a patient’s recovery at home. It could include wheelchairs, hospital beds, catheters, and similar supplies provided by home health agencies approved by Medicare. Medicare might also cover certain home modifications made to make life easier for patients with physical disabilities, such as installing grab bars in the bathroom or widening doorways for wheelchair access.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Home health services NOT covered by Medicare<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Though Medicare in-home care covers several services, it is important to remember that it does not provide coverage for all types of home health services. The home health services not covered by Medicare include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n