Michael_67
Active member
- Joined
- Sep 1, 2019
- Messages
- 32
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 08/2019
- Country
- US
- State
- NY
- City
- New York City
Hi All,
I’m realizing with increasing weakness in my hands, arms, and legs, I need to start researching home health care options. I’m currently still working, though soon I will go on short term disability, which will last for a few months until SSDI kicks in. Then, as I understand it, within 5 months I become eligible for Medicare. At that point I will have to decide whether it is worth it to pay the cobra coverage premium through my private insurance, Aetna, or switch to Medicare. Does anyone know to what extent Medicate covers home health aides? Is it comparable to private insurance? Do either cover a significant percentage of the cost? Any thoughts greatly appreciated! Take good care all.
I’m realizing with increasing weakness in my hands, arms, and legs, I need to start researching home health care options. I’m currently still working, though soon I will go on short term disability, which will last for a few months until SSDI kicks in. Then, as I understand it, within 5 months I become eligible for Medicare. At that point I will have to decide whether it is worth it to pay the cobra coverage premium through my private insurance, Aetna, or switch to Medicare. Does anyone know to what extent Medicate covers home health aides? Is it comparable to private insurance? Do either cover a significant percentage of the cost? Any thoughts greatly appreciated! Take good care all.