Missouri's State Medicaid Plan and several exemptions from home and community services provide coverage for home care. Adults aged 18 and over who qualify for Medicaid and require a level of care in a nursing home can access basic personal care services, such as medical counseling to help with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, using the restroom, moving around, and taking medications. However, there are limits on the amount of care that can be provided in comparison to the cost of care in a nursing home. Advanced personal care is available for those with greater functional limitations.
Medicaid members may also be eligible to receive nursing visits and home health care through the State Medicaid Plan. To be considered for participation in these programs, applicants must apply for regular Medicaid and meet the income and asset requirements. Home and community-based services are available to adults aged 18 and over who have Medicaid or may qualify for it and need assistance at home. Missouri's Medicaid program, also known as MO HealthNet, offers several jointly funded state and federal health care programs for the elderly, pregnant women, parents, newborns, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and women with breast or cervical cancer. If you are 65 or older, disabled, living in a long-term care facility, or receiving other government benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, or VA health care, you must submit a supplemental form when you apply. The Long Term Care Regulation and Licensing Section of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is responsible for regulating home care and rehabilitation standards to ensure quality services provided through home health agencies.
While Medicare does not cover non-medical home care services, there are certain circumstances when they may be covered in conjunction with home health care (such as an occupational therapist who helps with eating or dressing).The Missouri Care Options (MCO) program provides information to Missouri citizens on how to make decisions regarding the variety of care options available when they may need long-term care. This program is administered by the Division of Aging and Disability Services (DSDS) of the Missouri Department of Health. When it comes to home health care in Missouri, there are several options available to those who qualify for Medicaid. Basic personal care services are available for those who require a level of care in a nursing home. Advanced personal care is also available for those with greater functional limitations.
Nursing visits and home health care may be covered through the State Medicaid Plan if applicants meet the income and asset requirements. Home and community-based services are also available to those who need assistance at home. Non-medical home care services may be covered in certain circumstances when they are provided in conjunction with home health care.
