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Three Types of Home Based Care
Today’s seniors and adults with disabilities may encounter three types of home-based care:
Home Health
Medicare-funded home health is provided when a physician orders skilled care, including nursing, physical, occupational or speech therapy, or assistance by a home health aide, to individuals who are homebound and need medical care. This care usually lasts less than 60 days.
Non-Medical Homecare
Non-medical homecare provides assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. This continuous care may be paid for by Medicaid if a person meets certain income and functional eligibility rules. However, most is paid for privately or through a long-term-care insurance policy.
Hospice
Hospice, or end-of-life care, brings together medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support for terminal patients and their families. This is covered by Medicare and Medicaid for people who have a life expectancy of six months or less. ![](/assets/images/FamilyCaregiver/PlayMLC.jpg)
All three types of providers are licensed by the Department of Health in Pennsylvania, and are surveyed regularly to ensure quality. The department maintains a complaint hotline, where consumers can report concerns or issues.
Department of Health Complaint Hotline: 1-800-254-5164
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