What is a home health agency? Whether your Mom or Dad has been in the hospital or is coming home from a nursing facility after rehabilitation or a recuperative stay, they may qualify under Medicare or private insurance for follow-up care by a home health agency. Some people also look for extra help that is not covered by insurance, and home health agencies provide these services as well. However, not all home health agencies are created equally.
Medicare-certified home health agencies come under the strictest governmental regulations and provide many benefits and services. They allow an individual to go home after a hospital visit with skilled nursing and physical and occupational therapy care. There are many home health agencies that operate without government regulation. Whether you are choosing a home health agency for private duty, Medicare or other insurance-covered services, the best ones will typically be those that are Medicare-certified.
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