Frequently Asked Questions
Who will need home health care?
Patients who need short term assistance after discharge from the hospital; chronically ill, terminally ill, or permanently disabled, who wish to remain at home; older adults, who due to illness or disability, need assistance in their home; to provide short term relief for family members caring for a parent or relative who is ill.
Who pays for home health care?
Insurance Coverage: We will verify upon receipt, any assignment of benefits. We will bill your insurance carrier directly.
Direct Payment: When billed directly to you, Heralds Home Health will provide you with a statement that clearly identifies visits and hours spent by our home health care professionals. You pay only the per visit or per hour rate; we pay all taxes and insurance for our employees.
Medicare/Medical: If you are eligible for home health care coverage through Medicare or Medical, our office will bill them directly.