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FAQs

OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What requirements should be met for Medicare to cover my bills?

  • Patients must be homebound to qualify for home care benefits.

  • The need for part-time, intermittent care must be medically necessary.

  • A physician must approve and order the plan of care provided by the home health agency.

Who Needs Home Health Care?

  • Patients requiring short-term assistance after hospital discharge.

  • Chronically or terminally ill individuals, as well as those who are permanently disabled, wishing to remain at home.

  • Elderly patients who need assistance in their home due to illness or disability.

Who Pays For Home Health Care?

  • Insurance coverage will be verified upon receipt of benefits assignment.

  • Eligible patients covered under Medicare or Medi-Cal will have billing handled directly by our office.

  • For private pay patients, Able & Available Home Health will provide a detailed statement that identifies the visits and hours spent by our professionals. Patients are only required to pay the per visit or per hour rate, as all taxes and insurance for our employees are covered by our agency.

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