Does Mississippi Pay for Home Health Care?

Date Updated: July 26, 2024

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Rachel Lustbader

Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.

Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers

Home health care costs in Mississippi are covered by the Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver. Administered by the Office of Long-Term Care, the Elderly and Disabled Waiver covers medically-necessary services, including skilled nursing, wound care, IV therapy, speech, occupation and physical therapy and medication management. Other services covered under the waiver include home-delivered meals, in-home respite care and personal care services.

How Much is Home Health Care in Mississippi?

The median monthly cost for home health care in Mississippi is $3,813 per month or around $45,760 per year, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. This is less than the national average of $5,148 per month. Neighboring states have varying costs of care. To the east in Alabama, in-home health care costs around $3,851 per month, while to the north in Tennessee, the cost is around $4,576 per month.

Who Qualifies for Home Health Care in Mississippi?

To qualify for home health care services, seniors must be under the care of a primary physician and need assistance with at least one or more services. Some of the conditions that lead to home health care include arthritis, cancer and heart disease. Individuals must also be homebound.