Benefits and requirements vary greatly, however, depending on the home care agency and insurance carrier. Some agencies charge on a sliding scale. This program is administered by each state for persons with low incomes. Eligibility requirements vary from state to state. Services must be authorized by a physician.
Any person injured on the job is eligible for home care services.
These and other group health plans sometimes include home care services. Coverage is usually limited to physician-directed medical services and therapy. This program covers skilled nursing care and other professional medical home care for dependents of active military personnel, retirees, and their dependents or survivors. These agencies may require some payment or donation. If the cost of home care is to be reimbursed by an agency, the agency will bill its insurance source directly.