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Find out if you or your loved one qualifies for in-home care through Medicare. Our team at Valentine Home Health Care will guide you through every step-from eligibility to creating a personalized care plan for your needs.
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Who is eligible for Home Health Care under Medicare?
- Your doctor must certify that you require 1 or more of the following:
- Skilled Nursing Care
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- You must be home bound, and your doctor must verify that you are with these requirements:
- It is not recommended that you leave your home due to your condition
- It is not recommended that you leave home without assistance (including use of a wheelchair or walker, needing special transportation or getting assistance from another person)
- Leaving your home take a considerable and taxing effort.*
*You may leave home for short, infrequent non-medical visits, such as attending religious services or for medical treatment. If you attend adult day care, you are still qualified to receive home health in your home.
- You currently must be under the care of a doctor, and he or she must establish and regularly review your plan of care.
- Your home health care company must be approved by your insurance company from Medicare Website.
Top reasons to opt for Home Health Care:
- The Patient has a new diagnosis or an exacerbation of an existing chronic condition.
- The Patient has been prescribed more than 3 prescription medications and has issues which may hinder medication compliance.
- The Patient is a high fall risk due to balance or weakness concerns, home safety or new assistive devices.
- The Patient has inadequate caregiver support necessary for a safe home environment.
- The Patient needs assistance with wound care or disease management.
- The Patient requires habilitiation to restore strength and balance for ADL's.
- The Patient requires in-home vital sign monitoring.
- The Patient is at risk of hospital re-admission shortly after discharging.
- The Patient has pain issues that affect their daily life.
- The Patient has cognitive issues that may affect medication compliance or home safety.