Which criteria must an individual meet to receive Medicare for home health services? (Select all that apply.)
A) Home bound
B) Specific plan of care
C) Skilled healthcare needs
D) Intermittent care needs
E) Continuous 24-hour necessity for care
Ans: A, B, C, D
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Medicare has the following criteria for eligibility: (1) home bound, (2) a plan of care, (3) skilled needs, (4) intermittent care needs, and (5) necessity.
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