Which consideration is a qualification for Medicare Home Health care coverage?

• A. Recipients must be homebound
• B. Medicare does not cover around the clock home care
• C. Medicare covers intermittent, not continuous care
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Medicare Home Health coverage is limited to those who truly need skilled medical care at home and meet specific criteria. The patient must be homebound, meaning leaving the house is difficult or requires significant effort. The care must be skilled and part of a physician-approved plan of care, delivered by a Medicare-certified home health agency. In addition, the services are provided on an intermittent basis rather than around-the-clock care; continuous, 24-hour care is not the standard covered arrangement. Because all of these conditions must be met for eligibility, all of the above statements are true qualifications for coverage.