Home Health Care Services: What Medicare Covers and Doesn’t

Health professionals encourage home care for recovery when it is possible, and insurance companies may encourage it as well to reduce the cost of care for themselves and patients.

Additionally, as more baby boomers enter their golden years and wrestle with the onset of various conditions, demand for home health care services has been steadily increasing. Costs are obviously a concern, leaving many seniors to wonder if Medicare will cover home health care.

The short answer is: It depends.

When will Medicare cover home health services? Home Health Care Services