Title: (Optional) Differentiate between Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Exploring Employment

Differentiation should include

- examination of the basic payment processes of Medicare (including Medicare Part D), Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay
- ways a home health aide receives compensation
- methods for observing, recording, and reporting for each, per agency policy (e.g., smart text documentation).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is knowledge of medical insurance plans and procedures important for a home health aide?
- How does a client apply for Medicare and/or Medicaid?
- What is the role of a home health aide in reimbursement?
- What are the documentation requirements of a home health aide?