Medicare covers medically necessary home health services for patients who meet a few specific requirements. Here is what that actually means, and how to find out if a patient qualifies.
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The patient is under the care of a physician who sets and regularly reviews a plan of care.
Leaving home takes considerable effort, and is generally limited to medical appointments or infrequent short trips.
The plan of care requires intermittent skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, or continued occupational therapy.
Care is delivered by an agency, like Astro, that is Medicare Certified to provide these services.
Astro accepts traditional Medicare and Private Pay. Insurance coverage varies by plan and by patient, the fastest and most accurate way to know what applies to a specific situation is a direct call to Astro. Call to check current coverage options.
Your coverage includes the freedom to choose your home health agency. No one can require you to use a particular agency. You have a right to choose. Choose Astro.
Medicare covers medically necessary home health services for eligible patients who meet Medicare’s homebound and skilled care requirements. Call to verify coverage for a specific patient before sending a referral.
Medicare typically covers eligible home health services at no cost to the patient. Some related items, like durable medical equipment, may carry separate coinsurance.
Private Pay is available for patients and services outside Medicare coverage. Astro accepts traditional Medicare and private pay. Call to discuss what applies to a specific patient.
Yes. If you have Traditional Medicare or pay privately, you can choose any home health agency that serves your area, whether you’re leaving a hospital or facility or your doctor orders home health care. You are not limited to any list you were given. Just tell your doctor or discharge planner: “I choose Astro Home Health,” and we coordinate with your care team to start care.
Call to verify coverage for a specific patient, or refer online and we’ll confirm eligibility for you.