Benefits & programs · Federal health & long-term care
Medicare home health care
Run by Medicare (CMS)What it is
Medicare home health care can cover part-time skilled nursing and physical or occupational therapy services provided at home, when a doctor determines it is medically necessary and the person is homebound. Specific eligibility requirements and coverage details are determined by Medicare.
What it may help with
may help with skilled nursing care at home, physical or occupational therapy, help reduce hospital or facility visits, and help support recovery from illness or injury.
The official page
Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.
Go to the official page ↗We last confirmed this official link on July 2026.
This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.