Home health care coverage under a long-term care policy pays for:

Explanation

Home health care benefits cover skilled or custodial services provided in the insured's own residence, such as visits from a home health aide or nurse, allowing the person to remain at home rather than move to a facility. It is not hospital care, is not limited to a nursing home, and has nothing to do with childcare. Many modern LTC policies emphasize home and community-based care because most people prefer to receive care at home for as long as possible.