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Compare Utah Home Health vs Utah Hospice
Benefits/Eligibility Requirements |
Home Health |
Hospice |
Location of Treatment |
Provided in the home or assisted living facility |
Provided in the home, skilled nursing facility, or assisted living facility |
Basic Eligibility | Skilled medical need (e.g., nursing, physical therapy, etc.), doctor's order. | Doctor certifies a terminal diagnosis with a prognosis of 6 months or less to live. |
Homebound Status | Must be homebound | Does not have to be homebound |
Nursing | 24-hour availability | 24-hour availability |
Physical Therapy | Yes | Limited |
Speech Therapy | Yes |
No |
Medical Social Services | Yes | Yes |
Occupational Therapy | Yes | Limited |
Aid and Homemaking | Yes | Yes |
Dietitian | Yes | No |
Massage Therapy | No | Yes |
Music Therapy | No | Yes |
Spiritual Care | No | Yes |
Bereavement Follow-Up | No | Yes |
Telehealth Services | Yes | No |
Durable Medical Equipment | Covered through Medicare at 80\%, or through most insurance plans | Covered 100\% |
Medications Specifically Related to Patient's Diagnosis | Covered through patient's Medicare Part D, if the patient has this | Covered 100\% |
Animal Assisted Therapy | No | Yes |
Wound Care | Yes | Yes |
Volunteer Services | No | Yes |
Treatment Approach | Treat condition to help patient become independent | Comfort measures only and allow natural processes to occur |