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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Doesn't Medicare cover home visits for elderly people who need assistance?[/quote] Generally no. [/quote] Medicare covers skilled home health on a time limited basis. This means an RN to come 2-3 times a week for 45 minutes to address a specific skilled medical need (taking care of a wound or teaching how to give a medicine or checking labs). Medicare also covers similar visits by PT and OT 2-3 times a week for 45 minute visits. There is an incredibly limited benefit for a home health aide for a maximum of 6 hours per week for a short period of time if the RN is able to document the need. This would not be adequate to provide the care that the OP is describing.[/quote]
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