Medicare Home Health Care: Eligibility Requirements & How to Qualify

Medicare is the United States of America's largest health insurance program. It provides health care to Americans 65 years old or older. Medicare also provides home health care services for people who require regular medical attention but are unable to leave their home on a regular basis. There are several requirements to qualify for Medicare home health care benefits.

Instructions

In-Home Health Care

• 1

  Consult your physician. Your physician must outline a plan of care for you in your home to receive Medicare home health care benefits.

• 2

  Determine if you need nursing help at home. Your care must require part-time nursing assistance, such as physical therapy or speech language pathology services.

• 3

  Determine if you are physically able to leave your home on a regular basis. To receive Medicare home health care benefits you must be unable to leave your home for normal reasons or leaving your home must be damaging to your health.

• 4

  Find a home health service that is approved under the Medicare program. You can consult your physician for home health agencies in your area that can serve your needs.