Not really. Original Medicare does not cover cleaning services for Medicare recipients, even if they have medical conditions that make it hard for them to clean.
Other parts of Medicare may cover a few of those services if they are deemed medically necessary or are part of treatment for a medically qualifying condition. For example, Medicare might cover carpet cleaning for individuals with severe asthma or other breathing conditions.
While Original Medicare (parts A and B) doesn’t cover house cleaning services, you may be able to purchase a Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plan that includes access to a health aide for a very limited time — and only if they are deemed medically necessary to assist skilled nursing care you are receiving. These aides may help with very minimal house cleaning by changing bedding or helping clean items that may affect breathing treatments, for example.
Your doctor or healthcare professional can assess you in person and determine whether you need home health service. If you qualify, these services may include:
- skilled nursing care for things like wound care, intravenous medications, and monitoring of serious illnesses
- physical or occupational therapy
- home aide to help with activities like walking, bathing, feeding, or changing bedding
- durable medical equipment, such as:
- blood sugar meters and testing strips
- crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters
- continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines
- nebulizers and nebulizer medications
- oxygen equipment and accessories
- lifts
- pressure-reducing support surfaces
- others
While Medicare may not help with house cleaning while you are ill, it may provide other home services. Learn more about what home service Medicare covers.
Speak with your healthcare professional if you think you need help at home.