Home Health Services in Alabama provides comprehensive healthcare to individuals in their homes, promoting independence and reducing the need for hospitalization.
Service Description
Home Health Services include:
- Skilled nursing care
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide services
Specific treatments offered:
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetic care
- Cardiovascular care
- Post-hospital assessment and teaching
- Urinary catheter management
Eligibility and Regulations
- Services are available to Medicaid-eligible individuals of any age who meet admission criteria
- Recipients must be homebound and require skilled care
- A face-to-face visit with a physician or authorized non-physician practitioner is required within 90 days before or 30 days after the start of service
- Care must be recertified every 60 days
Provider Requirements
- Only in-state agencies are eligible for participation
- Providers must be Medicare/Medicaid certified
- Services must be available seven days a week
Reimbursement
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (participating provider)
- Other insurances
- Self-pay options available
- Service Limits
- Home health visits are limited to 104 per calendar year
Additional Notes
- As of February 2025, the Alabama Department of Public Health's Home Health Program operates 24/7 and is CHAP-accredited
- Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services are available statewide
- The program aims to maximize independence while minimizing the effects of disability and illness
Home Modification Services in Alabama
Home Modification Services in Alabama are designed to help individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions remain safely in their homes by making necessary adaptations to the living environment.
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