Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care?
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Does Medicare Cover Home Health?
Yes — Medicare does cover home health care, but only under specific conditions.
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) may cover intermittent home health services if all of the following are true:
A doctor certifies that home health care is medically necessary
You are considered homebound
Services are provided by a Medicare-approved home health agency
Care is short-term and intermittent (not ongoing custodial care)
What Medicare typically covers:
Skilled nursing care (part-time)
Physical, occupational, or speech therapy
Medical social services (limited)
Some medical supplies related to care
What Medicare does not cover:
24/7 home care
Long-term custodial care (help with bathing, dressing, eating)
Ongoing personal care if it’s the only care needed
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