Understanding Homebound Status
To qualify for home health services, a patient must be considered "homebound." This assessment helps determine if a patient meets the criteria required by Medicare and other insurance providers.
Criteria Overview
A patient is considered homebound if they meet both of the following:
- Difficulty leaving home: Due to an illness or injury, leaving home is not recommended because of the patient's condition, or the patient has a condition that keeps them from leaving home.
- Requires assistance: The patient requires the aid of supportive devices (crutches, canes, wheelchairs), use of special transportation, or the assistance of another person to leave the home.
Note: If you have questions regarding your specific situation, please contact our clinical team for a professional evaluation.