A hospital discharge planner, a social worker, doctor, or nurse can help you with referrals. Intermittent home health services are prescribed by your doctor. Additionally, you or a family member can ask for an evaluation for home health care eligibility.
Medicare, medical insurance, private insurance, grants, and private pay cover home health services. A nurse or therapist will perform an evaluation visit to determine if you are eligible for services, as well as discuss your payment options.
Mercyhealth Home Health is non-for-profit, state licensed, and Medicare/Medicaid certified.
For more information, call Mercyhealth at Home at (608) 754-2201 in Janesville or (815) 971-3550 in Rockford.