Will Medicare Cover Home Physical Therapy Services?

 Medicare Part A provides coverage for home health care services that are medically necessary for the treatment of a medical condition. This includes coverage for physical therapy, and other necessary medical services that are provided in the home. In order to be eligible for Part A coverage of home health care services, the individual must be homebound and require intermittent or part-time care.

If you have it, Medicare Part B also provides coverage for certain home health care services, including physical therapy. However, in order to be eligible for Part B coverage, the individual must have a doctor's order for the services and the services must be deemed medically necessary. Additionally, Part B coverage is limited to services that are provided on a part-time or intermittent basis.