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pattydoss Asked May 2014

When is a person considered home-bound?

My 58 yr. old brother is in end-stage renal failure. He does not have a car. He uses a van service for dialysis. He lives in govt. housing in Oak Creek. Would he qualify for home health services?

Labs4me May 2014
If he is on medicaid, he may very well qualify for homecare services. If he was a veteran, his homecare services would be covered under Aid and Attendance. The question does not give enough information to give direct advice.

Eyerishlass May 2014
When my dad had Meals on Wheels it was for 'home bound' people.....with the exception of Dr.'s appointments, church, and hospital stays.

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pamstegma May 2014
Lots of people don't have cars, but are not home-bound. If they are routinely going out, even with others driving, they are not home bound. In home services are ordered by his MD, who makes the determination of need.

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