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Hi Wendy. I think in some circumstances, Medicare does help. Maybe depends on Dr stating that the need is there. I don’t know the details but do know of a co-workers Dad that gets 1 hr per day of home help to assist with anything needed such as bathing, cooking, cleaning. I would suggest speaking to your Mom’s Dr as I know the process started with the Dr referral in my co-workers Dads case. Best of luck.
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worriedinCali Oct 2019
Your coworker probably meant Medicaid is paying for that because Medicare doesn’t pay for cooking and cleaning. And they won’t pay for a home health aide (who again doesn’t get paid to cook and clean) unless you also need skilled care. What the doctor orders or says is necessary doesn’t change that.
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Medicare will pay for wound care at home or some required skill nursing. They will not pay for personal assistance.
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Most waiver programs in the states are run by Medicaid. Would have to qualify for Medicaid for those.
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What kind of help do you need? Medicare won’t pay you to take care of your mom if that’s what you are asking. They may pay for physical and occupational therapy in the home as well as skilled nursing care but not in the long term, it’s covered intermittently.
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Some states have waiver programs that offer different things. Some are grant programs. You should have a Council on Aging office in your state, ours is broken down by region. Contact them and see what is available.
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This is what Medicare says about home help care:

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services
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