Home Health Aide / Home Support Services

Home health aide or home support services coverage pays for non-medical assistance provided in your home to help with daily activities during recovery from illness or injury. This may include bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.

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Unlike in-home nursing, which involves licensed medical care, home support services focus on comfort and independence during convalescence. Plans often include an hourly or daily maximum and may require physician authorization to confirm necessity.

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Example:

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If your plan pays $80 per day for home support for up to 30 days, you could receive $2,400 in total assistance.

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What to Watch For:

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Insurers often require a prescription or hospital discharge note. Confirm whether the benefit applies only following hospitalization or also for chronic conditions.