Frequently asked questions.
Home Health FAQs
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In order to be eligible to receive Home Health services, you must meet the following criteria:
1. Considered “homebound.” Meaning it is extremely difficult for you to leave your home without assistance.
2. Need care from skilled professionals due to a disease or injury.
3. Have a plan of care ordered and supervised by a doctor.
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1st Care At Home works with many insurance providers to ensure we can accommodate as many patients as possible. If you are unsure, it is best to call the office location to determine your eligibility.
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Every patient will have a personal Plan of Care. Your physicians will determine the frequency and type of service needed to make your life at home more comfortable.
Hospice FAQs
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When is hospice the right choice for you or a loved one? When dealing with a life-limiting illness, there comes a time when hospice care should be considered. 1st Care At Home Hospice provides the support needed so the patient can maintain grace and dignity in the end stages of life and family members can have the support they need.
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Medicare Part A usually means the government will pay as much as 100% of the cost of hospice care. In most cases, there is no deductible and no copayment. Even if a hospice patient is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, hospice benefits are covered by original Medicare.
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To be eligible for hospice coverage, the recipient shall be "terminally ill," defined as having a life expectancy of six months or less, and except for individuals under 21 years of age, elect to receive hospice services rather than active treatment for the illness.