The homebound requirement - Medicare Interactive Medicare considers you homebound if you have difficulty leaving home without assistance, but certain outings are still allowed Learn how homebound status impacts Medicare home health benefits
Eligibility for home health (Part A or Part B) - Medicare Interactive You can receive home health care coverage under either Medicare Part A or Part B Under Part B, you are eligible for home health care if you are homebound homebound Medicare considers you homebound if: you need the help of another person or medical equipment (such as a walker or wheelchair) to leave your home, or your doctor believes that your health could get worse if you leave your home; and
Home health covered services - Medicare Interactive If you qualify for the home health benefit, Medicare covers the following: Skilled nursing services: Services performed by or under the supervision of a licensed or certified nurse to treat your injury or illness Services you may receive include injections (and teaching you to self-inject), tube feedings, catheter changes, observation and assessment of your condition, management and
Home health basics - Medicare Interactive Medicare covers home health care, including skilled nursing, therapy, and home health aide services Learn about coverage criteria, certification rules, and what services are included
Plan of care - Medicare Interactive Learn how your home health plan of care is created, how long it lasts, and what steps are required for certification and renewal
Home health care for chronic conditions - Medicare Interactive Medicare covers home health care for both temporary and chronic conditions Learn how coverage works, even if your condition is not improving, and what to do if you have trouble finding a home health agency
Home health hours - Medicare Interactive Medicare’s home health benefit provides skilled nursing and home health aide services for eligible individuals Learn how your care plan is regularly reviewed and adjusted to ensure it meets your needs
Medicare Advantage and home health Medicare Advantage Plans must cover home health care, but they may have different costs and rules than Original Medicare Learn about network requirements, prior authorizations, and what to do if you have trouble accessing care
Home care - Medicare Interactive home health care Home health care is care provided at home to treat an illness or injury Medicare will only cover home health care if you are homebound and have a need for skilled care, including skilled nursing and or skilled therapy services and or personal care services but do not need skilled care, Medicare will not pay for your care