Highlighting Medicare Home Health Coverage, Occupational Therapy, and Practical Tips to Obtain Care

Medicare may cover home health care for individuals who need skilled therapy and/or nursing services to maintain or improve their condition. This program will: ● Provide an overview of Medicare coverage criteria for home health care skilled services, aides, and medical social services ● Examine the role of occupational therapy in an individual’s plan of care ● Discuss the state of availability of Medicare covered home health care services ●Explore tips and a case study to obtain services and coverage ●Respond to questions and concerns Presented by Center for Medicare Executive Director Judy Stein and Associate Director Kathy Holt with special guests Sharmila Sandhu, VP, Regulatory Affairs, American Occupational Therapy Association, and Ciera Whitmore, Occupational Therapist, Stillwater Medical Home Health.