Medicare Reimbursement For Caregiving Services

Many Medicare Advantage plans in 2019 aim to make it easier for beneficiaries to access the care they need, rather than settling for a one-size-fits-all plan. For example, tailored plans would include in-home care, allowing seniors who need assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, cooking, or meal delivery to access these critical services more efficiently. Plus, the changes will cover things such as wheelchair ramps, vastly improving the quality of life for many patients.

In-home care providers have seen a surge in growth in the last several years and will only continue to grow as the population ages. Lifting restrictions on supplemental benefits and allowing seniors to receive care at home will give companies like MeetCaregivers more flexibility to provide care at home. 

Adding non-skilled in-home care as a Medicare reimbursement benefit will benefit seniors. Categorizing caregiving and home care services under the umbrella of health care coverage gives seniors more options for managing their health. Additionally, by focusing on care and wellness outside of the doctor’s office or hospitals, seniors spend their time how they want to, in the care of their own homes, and at a much lower rate.

Edo Banach, CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, says, “The cost and the quality of care delivered in the home is generally more efficient and effective than care provided in an institution.” These significant changes in Medicare Advantage mean that seniors will spend less time in the hospital and receive the same level of care (if not better) in the comfort of their homes.