Does Medicare pay for home care?
For a period typically 60 days or less, with physician orders, and after a procedure of some sort, Medicare will usually pay for up to 28 hours per week. There are multiple requirements that need to be met. For long term private duty home care, most people pay out of pocket or use an existing long term care insurance policy. Long term care insurance is different than home medical insurance and is very costly.
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