Homecare Update

(From the January 2024 Issue of MedStat)   

Homecare 2024 Updates for Providers

Homecare has several services that have increased the number of counties they cover. Per announcements in 2023, HME delivers home medical equipment and supplies to all of Ohio's 88 counties. The only exclusion is bili-blankets, which are currently only available in Homecare's primary nine-county service area due to regulations. HME will be trialing new ways of providing bili-blankets to all 88 counties and will continue to update providers on accessibility. 

In 2023, Therapy Services expanded from providing services in only Franklin County to include Delaware County. This year, Homecare’s Therapy Services are also available in Fairfield County.

Intermittent Skilled Nursing has begun accepting referrals for patients living in Knox and Muskingum counties in addition to their original nine-county service area.

We have received requests from community providers for an easily accessible general Nationwide Children's Homecare referral form, which is now online. The "Professionals" page also includes payor listings, a service area map and specifics on referrals to Asthma Express.

For questions regarding referral processes or any Nationwide Children's Homecare services or programs, email Carolyn Figi.