Home Health is a State Plan Service. May a participant receive both Certified Home Health Aides and Home-Based Supportive Care at the same time?
Certified Home Health Aide services are used when professional nursing or therapy are part of the participant’s Plan of Care. If professional nursing, or R.N. monitoring of the participant’s condition is prescribed for twice-a-month visits or more, or if the participant’s medical condition is unstable, home health aide services are recommended by the attending physician. When physical therapy, occupational therapy or other therapies are part of the Plan of Care, a certified home health aide is selected. Under these conditions, a participant may have both a certified home health aide and a home-based supportive care worker. However, the home-based supportive care hours should be adjusted because the certified home health aide may provide personal care assistance, prepare and serve meals, and launder participant’s clothing and linens. The Home Health reimbursement rates are based on a methodology determined by the Office of Financial Support in the Division of Medical Assistance and Heal
