Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for at home health care with Algen Health?
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Most insurances cover home health
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Medicare Part A covers home health 100% with no cost to you.​​
What are the Medicare Requirements?
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You must be under the care of a doctor, and you must be getting services under a plan of care established and reviewed by a doctor.
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You must need, and a doctor must certify that you need, one or more of these:
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Skilled Nurse or Therapist
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The home health agency caring for you must be Medicare-certified.
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You must be homebound, and a doctor must certify that you are homebound. You may leave home for medical treatment or short, infrequent absences for non-medical reasons, like attending religious services. You can still get home health care if you attend adult day care.
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Who comes to my home?
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A nurse from our staff will come to your home to assist with your health care needs. We provide rehabilitation services such as physical, speech, and/or occupational therapy.
What is your COVID-19 policies?
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Clinicians must wear PPE (mask and gloves) while visiting patient.
Does it matter what kind of home I live in?
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We come to private residences, independent senior living communities, and assisted living or group homes.
What areas do you service?
We service the Greater Houston Area.
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Baytown, TX
Friendswood, TX
Houston, TX
Humble, TX
Katy, TX
La Porte, TX
Missouri City, TX
Needville, TX
Pasadena, TX
Pearland, TX
Richmond, TX
Stafford, TX
Webster, TX