Services include pain-management for the patient, home care so that families can maintain as normal a routine as possible, and continued care for the family through the bereavement period. Several types of organizations provide home care. Home care costs are paid by a variety of sources. They are sometimes paid by the individual or family, but insurance programs cover some of the costs. 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.