Does MassHealth pay for home care?

Yes. MassHealth covers several home- and community-based services for eligible members, depending on the person’s coverage, clinical needs, and program requirements.

One option is Adult Foster Care, which allows an eligible MassHealth member to receive daily personal care from a qualified live-in caregiver, together with nursing oversight and care management. The caregiver may be a family member, except for certain excluded relationships such as a spouse or legal guardian.

MassHealth also covers certain home health services, such as skilled nursing, medication administration, therapy, and home health aide services when applicable medical-necessity and authorization requirements are met.

Because the right program depends on the individual’s needs and coverage, families should review their specific situation before assuming one type of home-care service applies. Learn more about Adult Foster Care in Massachusetts.