Frequently Asked Questions About Home Health Care

Home health care refers to healthcare or supportive services provided to eligible individuals in their home. Services vary depending on medical needs, eligibility, care plans, and insurance coverage.

Children, adults, and seniors may qualify for different types of home-based services depending on their medical needs, disabilities, age, eligibility, and applicable programs.

Yes. Eligible children may receive certain home health services through Virginia Medicaid programs such as EPSDT, CCC Plus Waiver, and DD Waiver.

Senior care is generally associated with adults age 65 and older. However, adults younger than 65 may qualify for certain services depending on medical conditions, disabilities, or other circumstances.

Certain Virginia Medicaid programs and waivers may cover qualifying home health and personal care services.

Plans may include Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Sentara Health Plans, Kaiser Permanente–Sentara partnership plans, Humana, and Virginia Premier/Better Health. Coverage must be verified based on the individual's plan and eligibility.

Molina is not currently included among the listed accepted insurance plans.

Direct Medicaid is not currently included among the listed accepted coverage options.

Respite care provides temporary support that may give family caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, work, or manage other responsibilities.

Personal care can include assistance with everyday activities such as hygiene, dressing, grooming, mobility, and other activities of daily living.

Eligible seniors may be able to receive appropriate home-based support depending on their needs, care plan, and coverage.

Outpatient service options may be available and can potentially be covered through insurance or private pay depending on the service and individual circumstances.

Call 703-420-4565 to learn more about available care options and the next steps.