Home health care is typically paid for by Medicare or private insurance if the person receiving care meets the eligibility requirements set forth by their insurance (generally, when services are ordered by a physician and a clinical assessment deems them necessary). Patients over 65 years old meeting the program’s eligibility requirements are covered by Medicare and/or Medicaid. Insurance companies, managed-care organizations and workers’ compensation may likewise pay for the same. Other funding sources may include: Medicaid (If person receiving care qualifies) Veterans benefits Long-term care insurance Workers’ compensation Private pay (Direct payment by person receiving care)