Paying for in-home care is an important part of planning for a loved one’s changing needs. Families have several options for covering the cost of home care, depending on their circumstances and resources.
At Assisting Hands Home Care Melrose Park, we help families understand their options and find an approach that fits their care needs and budget. Home care rates vary based on the type and amount of care needed, so we’ll talk through your situation and provide a personalized estimate.
A Note on Medicare, Medicaid, and VA Benefits
Assisting Hands Home Care Melrose Park does not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or VA benefits for in-home care. Medicare covers short-term skilled care ordered by a physician, not ongoing help with bathing, dressing, meals, or companionship.
If Medicaid is the only way you can pay for care, AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging for suburban Cook County, can help you explore state programs that may be available.
Some veterans receive a VA pension, such as Aid and Attendance, paid directly to them. While we don’t bill the VA, families can choose to use those funds toward private-pay care.
