cover eligible home health services as long as you need part-time or intermittent skilled services and you’re “homebound,” which means:You have trouble leaving your home without help (like using a cane, wheelchair, walker, or crutches; special transportation; or help from another person) because of an illness or injury.Leaving your home isn’t recommended because of your condition.You’re normally unable to leave your home because it’s a major effort.Covered home health services include: Medically necessary part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care, like:Wound care for pressure sores or a surgical woundPatient and caregiver educationIntravenous or nutrition therapyInjectionsMonitoring serious illness and unstable health status, , and (if you meet certain conditions)Medical social servicesPart-time or intermittent home health aide care (only if you’re also getting skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy at the same time), like:Help with walkingBathing or groomingChanging bed linensFeedingInjectable for women who meet certain criteriaMedical supplies for use at homeA health care provider (like a nurse practitioner) must assess you face-to-face before certifying that you need home health services. A health care provider must order your care, and a Medicare-certified home health agency must provide it.If your provider decides you need home health care, they should give you a list of . They must tell you if their organization has a financial interest in any agency listed. In most cases, "part-time or intermittent" means you may be able to get skilled nursing care and home health aide services up to 8 hours a day (combined), for a maximum of 28 hours per week. You may be able to get more frequent care for a short time (less than 8 hours each day and no more than 35 hours each week) if your provider determines it's necessary.Medicare doesn't pay for:24-hour-a-day care at your homeHome meal deliveryHomemaker services (like shopping and cleaning) unrelated to your care planCustodial or personal care that helps you with daily living activities (like bathing, dressing, or using the bathroom), when this is the only care you needYou won't qualify for the home health benefit if you need more than part-time or "intermittent" skilled care. You may leave home for medical treatment or short, infrequent absences for non-medical reasons, like attending religious services. You can still get home health care if you attend adult day care., The County of San Diego, Medical Care Services strives to provide every one of our customers with a positive experience and would like to hear your thoughts. Your input will help us provide exceptional services. County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) Medical Care Services Customer Experience Survey , Housing & Community Development Services. Medical Care Services. Public Health Services. Self-Sufficiency Programs. Support Divisions. Find an office near you. More Services. More Stories. Contact. General County Information (858) 694-3900 2-1-1 San Diego Board of Supervisors Department Contacts Media Information. Navigation.