Home Health Care
Part A
A range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury, including skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and medical social services. Medicare Part A and/or Part B cover home health care if you meet certain conditions.
Hospice Care
Part A
End-of-life care for people who are terminally ill and have stopped curative treatment. Medicare Part A covers hospice care, including pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and families. A doctor must certify that the patient has 6 months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.