Home health care includes a wide range of health and social services delivered in your home to treat illness or injury. Services covered by Medicare’s home health benefit include intermittent skilled nursing care, therapy, and care provided by a home health aide. Depending on the circumstances, home health care will
Part B
Increases in Part B premiums and the hold harmless provision
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) set the following year’s Part B premium. In 2018, the Part B base premium will be $134. If you paid $134 in 2017, your premium will remain the same. If you paid less than $134 in 2017, your premium will
Summary of Part B-covered services
Medicare Part B covers the following services and items: Provider services: Medically necessary services you receive from a licensed health professional. Durable medical equipment (DME): This is equipment that serves a medical purpose, is able to withstand repeated use, and is appropriate for use in the home. Examples include walkers,
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