Medicare Benefits/Parts
This portion of Medicare covers clients visiting hospitals, critical access hospitals, SNFs, Home Health, and hospice
What is Medicare Part A?
This role implements treatment plans by assisting with therapeutic activities and educating while under supervision
Occupational Therapy Assistant
This portion of Medicare covers a portion of prescription drug costs
Consultation including positioning, ROM, splinting/casting, safety assessment, functional survival skills, recommendations for continued services, discharge planning, community reintegration, and self-care skills
Role of OT in acute care
This portion of Medicare covers physician services and outpatient care (long term care facilities - OT), when client does not qualify for coverage under part A
What is Medicare Part B?
Support professionals with nonmedical tasks to ensure therapy sessions run smoothly, they do not provide direct care, they are delegated by occupational therapists
Occupational Therapy Aide
This segment of Medicare covers: private insurance companies contract with Medicare to provide individuals with their part A, B, and D benefits through Medicare Advantage Plans.
What is Medicare Part C?
Services provided under the guidance of the supervising therapists and therapy assistants
Occupational Therapy Student