Medicare covers home health care for homebound patients who need skilled nursing care or therapy. Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance for Medicare-covered home health care. Original Medicare covers home health care at 100% for most services.
Key Points
- Medicare covers home health care for homebound patients needing skilled nursing or therapy
- Medicare covers home health care at 100% for most services
- Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance for home health care
- Home health care: covered for medically necessary skilled care
- An independent agent can help you understand home health care coverage