A Home Health Agency may provide a social worker to help eligible patients complete an application for their state s medical assistance program. You may contact your stte medical assistance office for more information and application forms. Each insurer covers home health benefits according to their individual policies. Check your individual policy guidelines to learn about your specific home health coverage benefits. Many plans follow the Medicare guidelines for coverage criteria.
Most Agencies accept private payments from patients and families.
Usually the Agency bills the patient on a monthly basis after the care is provided. Some Agencies accept charitable contributions that are used to provide care to indigent patients without health insurance coverage. CareScout suggests that you learn more about your specific insurance coverage for home health services by contacting your insurance carrier. The information contained within this site is intended to serve as a guide and basis for general information and comparisons, but not as the sole basis upon which any material conduct is to be recommended. For health care concerns, always consult a physician or other health care professional.