Understanding hospice care can help individuals and families make informed decisions when comfort becomes the primary goal of care. Explore how hospice services are commonly provided and what support is available throughout the process.
Hospice is a choice.
Patients can leave, or “revoke their hospice status,” at any time for any reason. Patients can also come back to hospice at any time as long as they meet hospice eligibility guidelines.
Hospice gives medicines as needed to help with symptoms.
Hospice doctors try to give you enough medicine to manage symptoms and ease pain.
Family or friends provide care with support from the hospice team.
Family or friends are a hospice patient’s primary caregivers, supported and trained by an expert team that makes regular scheduled visits. For patients who live in assisted living communities and nursing homes, the hospice team works with the facility staff.
There is no limit to the time a patient can be on hospice.
Hospice is for patients who have 6 months or less to live according to a doctor, and it can be extended when needed.
Hospice provides home medical equipment and supplies related to the cause of the illness.
This includes shower chairs, oxygen tanks, hospital beds, incontinent supplies, and more. Hospice supports the family. After the patient passes, hospice addresses emotional and spiritual pain suffered by loved ones.
Hospice patients do not have any out-of-pocket expenses.
Medicare-eligible patients. Medicare Part A covers 100% of the cost of hospice care related to a hospice-eligible patient’s illness, with no deductible or copayment.
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