What is Home Health

You might have heard of “home health care” or your loved one might have received a referral from a physician for home health care.

Simply put, home health care is a type of medical care that is provided in your home. It can include skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, as well as other services. 

Home health care can be a good option for people who are discharged from a skilled nursing facility, but are not yet ready to be home alone or still need support.

There are many benefits of home health care:

• It can help your loved one to transition from the skilled nursing facility to their home environment.
• It can provide your loved one with the support and services they need to recover.
• It can help your loved one maintain their independence and remain in their own home.
• It can be more cost-effective than skilled nursing facility care.

How is it paid for?

Home health care is typically covered by Medicare and Medi-Cal. 

However, there are some out-of-pocket costs associated with home health care, such as copayments and coinsurance.

What happens after your loved one has gotten a referral for home health care?

You or your loved one can choose a home health provider and work with them to develop a care plan. The care plan will outline the services that you will need and how often you will need them.