The service requested and needed by an applicant to home health that would not be eligible for coverage under Medicare is
a. home health aide.
b. housekeeping services.
c. physical therapy.
d. speech therapy.
B
Medicare covers many services for home health clients, but not housekeeping. Other members of the home health care team, besides nurses, can include home health aides, other paraprofessionals, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech and language pathologists, dietitians, pharmacists, dentists, physicians, and clergy.
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