Medicare will cover home health aides in some cases. The Medicare beneficiary must be declared homebound by their doctor, and the doctor must have created a care plan for the patient. They must also be in an active recovery period and not simply in a stable condition. The aide must also come from a Medicare-certified home healthcare agency. If these criteria are met, then Medicare will cover a home health aide to perform the services that are specifically laid out in the care plan created by the doctor.