Question 1

What does Medicare cover for Home Health?

Accepted Answer

Patients who have Medicare Part A benefits and who meet home health  coverage guidelines, services are covered at 100% by Medicare. Frontier  Home Health verifies insurance coverage as a courtesy to all prospective  patients. Call us and we will be glad to discuss your situation with  you.

Question 2

What does “homebound” mean? Does it mean I am bedridden?

Accepted Answer

You  must be homebound or normally unable to leave home. Leaving home takes  considerable and taxing effort. A person may leave home for medical  treatment or short, infrequent absences for non-medical reasons, such as  a trip to the barber or to attend religious services.

Question 3

How long does home care last?

Accepted Answer

There  is no set length of time for home care—it can vary greatly based on a  person’s unique needs. Some home care services may last for a few weeks,  while others may be lifelong. If a physician is prescribing your home  care, he or she will oversee services until your recovery goals are met.  However, if you are making the decision to start home care on your own,  you can determine how many hours a week of care you need, and how  often. Some home care providers may have a minimum hourly commitment to  start care, or require you to sign a contract for a certain duration of  time, so it’s important to ask any provider you consider.

Question 4

Who comes into my house to provide the care?

Accepted Answer

Different  types of care require different certifications and training. Depending  on your specific needs, the caregivers and clinicians coming into your  home can vary. You could have different caregivers at different times of  the day, week, or month as part of your care. Personal care and  companionship services are most often provided by a home health aide  (HHA) or certified nursing assistant (CNA). Private duty nursing care  and home health care services are provided by registered nurses (RNs) or  licensed practical nurses (LPNs), physical therapists (PTs),  occupational therapists (OTs), or speech language pathologists (SLPs). A  medical social worker (MSW) can help individuals and family members  connect with community resources.
 Additionally,  depending on the provider you choose, there may be other professionals  who don’t come to your home on a regular basis, but can be instrumental  in helping to manage your care. These experts may help with things like  overseeing your overall care experience, coordinating schedules, billing  insurance companies and Medicare directly, and verifying your benefits  eligibility.

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