If someone becomes home bound from a WC injury can the person receive in home care?

I had my husband to care for me, but not everyone has a willing partner, what does a person alone do?

What happens if RSD spreads to full body and you cannot live on your own?

It seems to me that WC should pay for nursing care if it is needed.

Yes WC should pay for home health provided the patient meet the criteria for home healthcare. However, since WC can be rather difficult to work with they may require more documentation than normal. In order to qualify for home health they must be home bound with the exception of a few trips to things like doctor's appointments, religious services and oddly enough trips to beauty salons. Also the patient must be unable to leave home independently.

Home health also requires you to be receiving some form of therapy, like physical or occupational therapy. Of course nurses and aides are also available.

If you are eligible for Medicare or Medicaid it would be easier to get home health through one of these programs. There are other agencies that can help with things around the house like cooking and cleaning. The majority of these are provided at little to no cost to the patient. Even if you are not a senior citizen I would recommend contacting a senior citizen center because they often time know what is available. Or you can contact a home health agency and their social workers should be able to help you.

Hope this helps!