Elders who are not poor must pay the costs of home care from their own assets, especially if the care is not medical.

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Non-medical home care, often considered a form of custodial care, is typically not covered by Medicare or Medicaid unless the individual meets specific poverty guidelines. Therefore, elders who are not poor and require non-medical home care must usually pay out of pocket, utilizing their own assets.

Elders Who Are Not Poor Must Pay the Costs of Home