Medicare enrollees are eligible for in-home care under Medicare Parts A and B provided the following conditions are met:
The patient is under the care of a doctor who reviews his or her treatment plan regularly.
A doctor has certified that the patient needs skilled nursing care or some type of therapy.
The patient only needs physical, speech, or occupational therapy for a limited period of time.
A doctor has certified that the patient is homebound.
The need for skilled nursing is only part-time or intermittent.
The home health agency used to provide care is approved by Medicare.