Research published in Health Affairs explores the receipt of home-based medical care among community-dwelling, fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries ages 65 and older. The authors analyzed survey data from the 2011-2017 National Health and Aging Trends Study, finding that only 11 percent of homebound fee for-service Medicare beneficiaries received home-based medical care. Homebased medical care receipt was more common among those living in metropolitan areas or in assisted living facilities. Given the health and cost benefits of aging in place, along with current unmet needs, authors argue that the availability of home-based care for Medicare beneficiaries should be expanded.
The availability of home-based care for Medicare beneficiaries should be expanded
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