What types of professionals comprise the home health care team?
The home health care team consists of physicians, nurses, home health aides, medical social workers and therapists who coordinate care based on an individual’s needs. 6. Who pays for home health care services? Medicare, Medicaid or other health insurances may cover the cost of home health care services. Some insurance policies will not cover all home health care services unless certain conditions are met. You can still obtain care without insurance coverage through a private duty agency on a private pay basis. Additionally, some agencies may have funding to help people who cannot afford the private pay option. The home health care agency will be able to assist in determining if the services you need are covered or if you need to make other arrangements. 7. When does service begin? A physician, patient or family member can initiate service. However, Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance require physician oversight. Once the physician prescribes home health care, he/she authorizes a coor
