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What type of care is needed?
Skilled nursing
Wound care, injections, physical therapy, medical monitoring
Personal / custodial care
Bathing, dressing, meals, mobility assistance
Both skilled + personal care
Medical services plus daily living assistance
End-of-life / hospice
Comfort-focused care for terminal diagnosis
Pediatric care
Medical care for children at home
What insurance coverage does the patient have?
Medicare Part A or B
Traditional Medicare (fee-for-service)
Medicaid (Texas) / STAR+PLUS
Texas Medicaid managed care program
Medicare Advantage
Private plan through Medicare (HMO/PPO)
VA benefits
Veterans Affairs health benefits
Private / long-term care insurance
Employer-sponsored or purchased privately
Self-pay / no insurance
Paying out of pocket
Has a doctor ordered home health services?
Yes — physician order in hand
A doctor has signed an order for home health
No — but recently hospitalized
Patient was recently discharged from a hospital or facility
No — seeking services independently
No current physician order
Is the patient homebound?
Yes — leaving home requires significant effort
Needs help or special equipment to leave
Somewhat — can leave occasionally with difficulty
Trips outside are infrequent and taxing
No — leaves home regularly
Patient is mobile and active outside the home
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