A WIDE RANGE OF CARE.

The emergence of new medical treatments and technologies has made home health care a viable, cost effective option for people like you. As part of the LHC Group, we're equipped to provide high quality, professional care for a wide range of medical conditions. This includes:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:  What exactly is home care?
A:  These are specialized healthcare-related services that are provided by medical professionals in the comfort of your own home. Our services cover a wide range of medical, social and therapeutic treatments, as well as activities associated with daily living.

Q:  Who covers its cost?
A:  Generally, Medicare and/or Medicaid will cover home care for those patients over the age of 65 who meet either program's eligibility requirements. Private insurance companies, managed care organizations, CHAMPUS and worker's compensation will also pay for many of the services provided by a home care agency like ours. Those services not covered are considered "out of pocket" expenses and are the responsibility of the patient or another party.

Q:  Who provides home care services?
A:  Depending on your medical condition, your care may be provided by one of our trained medical professionals or a team of specialists on a part-time, intermittent, hourly or shift basis. Our staff includes registered and licensed practical nurses, therapists, social workers, dietitians and home care aides.

Q:  What kinds of services are provided?
A:  Licensed home care organizations such as ours provide a wide range of services. This includes catheter and tube care, cardiac and respiratory monitoring, diabetes management, wound care, in-home therapy and rehabilitation, and pain management.

Q:  How do I know if I qualify for these services?
A:  Medicare has established guidelines to help patients determin if they qualify for home care services. Regardless of whether you're over 65 or not, their qualification criteria can be helpful in determining if you need home care services. Those needing home care services should be:

• Confined to home.
• Under the care of a physician.
• Receiving services under a plan of care established and periodically reviewed by a physician.
• In need of skilled nursing care on an intermittent basis, physical therapy, speech-language pathology or have continuing need for occupational therapy.

Obviously, you may have more specific questions than those presented here. If so, we suggest that you speak with your physican or one of our representatives.

HIGH QUALITY CARE THAT'S ALSO COST EFFECTIVE.

With health care costs continuing to rise, cost-effective solutions such as home care are becoming more and more popular. Not only does it allow families to keep medical costs down, it also helps the healing process by allowing you to recover in the comfort of your own home.

If you need additional help or have further questions regarding this very important decision, we would welcome the opportunity to assist you. After all, our mission is all about helping people.