Home health care services medicare — Tampa, FL

While some parts of Medicare, like Part A, are often premium-free if you've paid Medicare taxes for enough years, most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. Home health care services themselves might have costs depending on your specific Medicare plan. We can help you figure out the potential costs for care in Tampa.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 or older, as well as younger people with certain disabilities. It helps cover costs for medical services and supplies. For home health care in Tampa, Medicare can cover things like part-time skilled nursing care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy if your doctor orders it.

Generally, Medicare doesn't cover long-term custodial care (like bathing and dressing), cosmetic surgery, dental care, eye exams for glasses, hearing aids, or foot care. However, Medicare does cover medically necessary home health care services if you meet certain conditions. We can go over the specifics for your situation in Tampa.

The main requirements are being 65 or older and being a U.S. citizen or having been a legal resident for at least five years, or being under 65 with a disability and receiving Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months. For home health care coverage, you also need to be homebound and require skilled services. We can discuss your eligibility.

Some individuals may pay less, and others with higher incomes pay more through an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). The cost for home health care services will be separate. Call us for a personalized quote.