Definition Of Home Health Care

"Home health care" means services provided by a licensed home health agency to an insured in the insured's place of residence that is prescribed by the insured's attending physician as part of a written plan of care. Services provided by home health care include: (1) nursing; (2) home health aide services; (3) physical therapy; (4) occupational therapy; (5) speech therapy; (6) hospice service; (7) medical supplies and equipment suitable for use in the home; and (8) medically necessary personal hygiene, grooming, and dietary assistance.