FAQs
You may need more facts to make the best possible health
care decisions. Here we’ll tell you about home healthcare,
and answer some of the common questions that people ask.
What is Home Health?
Many health care treatments that were once offered only in a hospital, a doctor’s office or a nursing facility can now be done at home. Home Health professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and personal care aides provide services.
Who uses Home Health?
Examples are people who need treatment for wounds, who need IV therapy, who must have rehabilitation after a knee or hip is replaced, or someone whose chronic illness has not been completely stable.
How do I qualify?
Your doctor orders Home Health and must be willing to continue to manage your care. You must have a problem that requires the services of a registered nurse, speech pathologist or physical therapist (sometimes called a “skilled need”), and you must be homebound.
Who pays for home health?
Medicare, Medi-Cal and many insurance plans cover Home Health visits when ordered by your doctor. We will work with your insurance provider to check your coverage for Home Health.
Who decides whether I get Home Health?
Your doctor decides and is the one to give Pathways an order for Home Health. You must remain under the care of your doctor during the period you have Home Health.
Does anyone come to stay with me?
Home Health services are intermittent. Services are provided with short visits from healthcare professionals. No one comes to stay. Patients who need full-time nursing care do not qualify for Home Health.
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