Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
Does Medicare cover home health services?
A. Yes,
as long as the service is prescribed by a physician and the patient qualifies under Medicare criteria, including homebound
status.
Q. What services will Medicare cover?
A. Medicare will cover nursing, physical/occupational therapy, speech therapy, social worker, and
home health aid.
Q. Can I get care and pay for it myself?
A. Yes. This is called Private Duty or Private Care. This service usually includes
Companions, Homemakers, and/or Home Health Aides. This service does not require a prescription from a doctor. Please refer
to the Private Duty page of this website for more information.
Q. Do
I have a choice in which agency I use?
A. Yes! No matter
what a physician or facility discharge planner tells you, the patient always has the right to choose. If you are in a hospital,
nursing facility, or assisted living facility, you can tell them “I would like Americare Home Health to take care of
my home care needs”. See the FREE CHOICE BY PATIENT GUARANTEED ACT
Q. Aren’t all home health agencies the same?
A. NO! Although many agencies offer the same types of services, that may
be where the similarities stop. You should know if the agency does thorough background checks on their employees. Find
out if the agency is insured and bonded. Ask if the agency is a “Drug Free Workplace”. Some of these things may
determine the quality of care you receive.
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