Medicare & Medi-Cal cover the full cost of hospice care. Most private insurance covers hospice as well, and reimbursements vary. No patient is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. We can help with any questions you may have about paying for hospice.
Hospice care is available as a benefit under Medicare Part A. Medicare beneficiaries who choose hospice care receive non-curative medical and support services for their terminal illness. Emphasis is on helping the person to make the most of each hour and each day of remaining life by providing comfort and relief from pain.
While they no longer receive treatment toward a cure, they require close medical and supportive care which a hospice can provide. Hospice care under Medicare includes both home care and inpatient care, when needed, and a variety of services not otherwise covered by Medicare. The focus is on care, not cure.
For more information about Medicare health plans or to receive a Medicare handbook, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
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