Is Home Health Care available to patients seriously injured on the job?
In California, home health care services are typically provided by licensed home health care agencies and may include:
- Skilled nursing care
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Medication management
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
To be eligible for home health care services under California Workers’ Compensation, injured workers must:
- Have a work-related injury or illness
- Require medical attention and care in their homes
- Be under the care of a primary treating physician
- Have a prescription for home health care services from their primary treating physician
It’s important to note that home health care services must be authorized by the insurance carrier or employer before services can begin.
Is Home Health Care available to patients seriously injured on the job?
Yes, home health care is available to patients seriously injured on the job under California Workers’ Compensation. Injured workers who require medical attention and care in their homes can receive home health care services from licensed home health care agencies. These services are designed to help injured workers recover from work-related injuries or illnesses and return to their normal lives and workplaces.
To access home health care services under California Workers’ Compensation, injured workers should:
- Notify their employer and file a workers’ compensation claim
- Receive a prescription for home health care services from their primary treating physician
- Obtain authorization from the insurance carrier or employer
- Choose a licensed home health care agency to provide services
Home health care services may include skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, pain management, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
It’s important to note that home health care services must be authorized by the insurance carrier or employer before services can begin. Injured workers should work closely with their primary treating physician, insurance carrier, and home health care agency to ensure seamless coordination of care.