Types of Insurance
Insurance Resources
Assistance Resources
Home Health Agency Services
Financial Considerations
Home health agencies must be certified by Medicare to be reimbursed by most insurance
companies, including Medicare. Home health care providers will first submit claims to
insurance companies and then send you statements about the billings. Some insurances that
provide coverage or assistance in paying for home health agencies include Medicare, Medical
Assistance, managed care organizations, U.S. Veteran Benefits, and commercial insurance.
Contact your insurance provider for specific coverage information, including criteria,
deductibles, and co-pays.
Commercial Insurance
Commercial insurance may provide some coverage.
Managed Care Insurance
Managed care insurance companies identify their "network" health systems, and you may have
to select a home health agency within that network to receive coverage. Contact your
managed care insurance provider to discuss how your home health agency selection may
impact reimbursement.
Medicare
Medicare covers Home Health Agency services with a physician's
order. Medical nutritional therapy, including diet counseling, may
be covered by Medicare in some cases.
Medical Assistance
Medical Assistance (MA) covers Home Health Agency services. Contact
your MA representative to discuss coverage.