Does Medicare cover home health care?
Yes. Medicare pays for part-time nurse or therapist visits at home if you can't easily leave home.
What will you pay?
With Original Medicare: You pay nothing for covered home health visits. Equipment: you pay 20% after the Part B deductible ($283 in 2026).
With a Medicare Advantage plan: Medicare Advantage plans must cover it too, but your costs and rules can differ. Check your plan. Compare plans near you.
What are the rules?
- A doctor must order it and check on you.
- You need skilled care, like a nurse or therapist.
- It does not cover 24-hour care, meals, or cleaning.
What should you do next?
Find home health near youSource: Medicare.gov: Home health services (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 21, 2026. Costs are for 2026. This is general information, not medical advice.