Home-Based Health Services
Quality Care in the Comfort of Home
HomeFirst covers a range of services provided in your home so you can stay where you’re most comfortable.
Service Authorization is required for some of these services. Contact your Care Team or Member Services.
What’s Included
Home Care Services
Skilled home services that may include nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and medical social services.
Private Duty Nursing
Skilled home services that may include nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and medical social services.
Home-Delivered and Congregate Meals
Hot, nutritious meals are delivered to your home or available at a senior center for members who can’t safely plan, shop for, or prepare meals.
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
A small, easy-to-use device — usually worn as a pendant or bracelet — that lets you call for help immediately in a physical, emotional, or environmental emergency.
Social and Environmental Supports
Items and services that support your medical needs and keep your home livable — such as home maintenance, guardrails, bathroom grab bars, ramps, homemaker and chore services, housing improvement, and respite care for caregivers.
Medical Social Services
A qualified social worker helps you work through social concerns related to your illness, housing, finances, or home environment — so nothing gets in the way of staying safely at home.
Nutrition Services
Assessment of your nutritional status, a tailored nutrition plan, and education from a qualified professional, with your cultural preferences respected.