What is the difference between home health and home care?

Answer:

Home health provides skilled medical services ordered by a physician, such as nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Medicare may cover these services for a limited time when eligibility requirements are met.

Home care, sometimes called custodial or non-medical care, helps with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, mobility, companionship, and household tasks. Medicare generally does not cover ongoing home care, although Long-Term Care Insurance often does.