- Services you may receive include injections (and teaching you to self-inject), tube feedings, catheter changes, observation and assessment of your condition, management and evaluation of your care plan, and wound care.
- Provided up to seven days per week for generally no more than eight hours per day and 28 hours per week. In some circumstances, Medicare can cover up to 35 hours per week.
- Physical therapy includes gait training and supervision of and training for exercises to regain movement and strength in a body area.
- Speech-language pathology services include exercises to regain and strengthen speech and language skills.
- Occupational therapy helps you regain the ability to do usual daily activities by yourself, such as eating and putting on clothes.
Medicare should pay for these services regardless of whether your condition is temporary or chronic.
Note: You cannot qualify for Medicare home health coverage if you only need occupational therapy. However, if you qualify for home health care on another basis, you can also get occupational therapy. When your other home health needs end, you can continue receiving Medicare-covered occupational therapy under the home health benefit if you need it.
- Home health basics
- Home health hours
- Participating, non-participating, and opt-out providers
- Home health care for chronic conditions
- Level 2: Medicare Coverage Rules -
Course 1: Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) - Level 2: Medicare Coverage Rules -
Course 2: Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
