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Retirement Connection Guide • 1-800-462-1316
Home Care Definitions:
At Home Care & Health Behavioral Health can include the prevention, intervention, treatment, and

recovery support to people with addiction and mental health needs. Behavioral health may
also include care for patients with memory loss and confusion, but typically includes more
intensive treatment and intervention than simple redirection.

Homecare agencies provide non-medical services. Personal care may include: dressing,
feeding and personal hygiene to facilitate self-care; homemaking such as housekeeping,
shopping, meal preparation, and transportation; or respite care to provided support to the
family. The Department of Health licenses home care agencies.
Home Health Care includes skilled nursing services, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech language therapy and medical social services. A home health care agency
may choose to be Medicare certified to be reimbursed for their services. Home health
agencies may also teach you how to care for yourself.

In-Home Care/Personal Care is care related to activities of daily living. Care may
be provided by Home Health or Homecare Agencies. These services are typically not covered by
medical insurance or Medicare and do not require a physician’s order.
Intravenous Therapy is any medical treatments/medications that need to
be introduced to the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided
in-home under supervision of an MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic
therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and
maintenance.
Master of Social Work (MSW) is a master’s degree in the field of social
work. MSWs help promote more integrated care with education and collaboration among
care providers and support services.

Medicaid Certified A joint Federal and state program that helps with medical
costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid Certified facilities
can offer services to individuals receiving Medicaid benefits in exchange for reimbursement
from Medicaid. Some people qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (these people are
called “dual eligibles”).

Medical Social Services are assistance with social and emotional concerns
related to an illness including counseling or help finding community resources.
Medicare Certified facilities can offer services to individuals receiving Medicare
benefits in exchange for reimbursement from Medicare. A physician’s order is required to
be reimbursed by Medicare. Medicare is a Federal health insurance program for those 65 and
over for those who meet other criteria.

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