An independent caregiver must meet the policy requirements to be considered an eligible provider. Home health care services provided by independent caregiver—that is, a caregiver who is not employed by a home health care agency—may qualify for benefits if that individual currently meets one of the following:
A licensed Registered Nurse.
A licensed Practical Nurse.
A Certified Nurse Aide.
Included in a government-sponsored Nurse Aide Registry.
Note: These criteria don't apply to independent caregivers in California.