Health Care at Home
Services That Help You Live Well at Home
Health care at home also referred to as Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) are services that help you remain safe, healthy, and independent in your home and community. Whether you need skilled care, help with everyday activities, or support for your caregiver, HomeFirst is here to help you get the services you need.
The services below are covered by HomeFirst when they’re medically necessary, included in your plan of care, and approved through a service authorization. If you think you may benefit from one of these services, contact your Care Manager. Your Care Management Team will assess your needs, coordinate any required approvals, and help arrange your care.
LTSS Benefits at a Glance
| Service | What It Includes | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Home Care | Skilled nursing, home health aide services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and medical social services — all provided in your home. | Your Care Management Team will work with you and your provider to determine the home care services you need. Learn About Home-Based Services |
| Personal Care | Hands-on help from a qualified aide with everyday activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating, plus related household and environmental support tasks. | If you need help with activities of daily living, your Care Management Team will arrange services based on your assessed needs and plan of care. |
| Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS) | A self-directed option that lets you or a designated representative hire, train, schedule, and manage your own aide. | If you’re eligible, you may choose and manage your own caregiver instead of using a home care agency. Your Care Management Team can help determine if CDPAS is right for you. Learn About CDPAS |
| Private Duty Nursing | Nursing care from a licensed RN or LPN at your home, following your doctor’s orders. It can be continuous and may go beyond what a Certified Home Health Agency provides. | When medically necessary, private duty nursing services may be approved as part of your plan of care. |
| Home and Community Supports | Services that help you remain safe, healthy, and independent at home. Depending on your needs, this may include homemaker services, home-delivered meals, home modifications, respite care, social supports, and other services that help you continue living in your community. | Your Care Management Team will help determine whether a day program is right for you and arrange services based on your needs and plan of care. |
| Rehabilitative and Therapeutic Therapies | Physical therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SP), Respiratory Therapy | Provided at home or in an outpatient setting |