Does Medicare Or Medicaid Pay For In Home Care? 
Medicare will pay for in home care if the home health agency providing it is Medicare approved , the patient receiving it is following a doctor 's care plan and receiving services such as PT or OT , and the person is home bound . In a nutshell , this means that it is very difficult or detrimental for the person to leave home due to their condition , and they need assistance of another person or mobility device to do so . Medicaid payment of home health services vary depending on each state . Under federal Medicaid rules , coverage of home health services must include part-time nursing , HCA services , and medical supplies and equipment . 