Hospice care is paid for 100% by the Medicare Part A benefit, and the majority of patients who have Medicare will have the part a benefit.
The Medicare Part A benefit covers:
All hospice service levels including routine, continuous, and GIP care
Durable medical equipment
Medications the patient needs
Bereavement support
Patient supplies and toiletries
And more
If the patient does not have Medicare, or they have Medicare but do not have the Part A benefit, hospice care can be covered by Medicaid and most private insurance companies. Insurance plans typically include a hospice benefit that pays for hospice care 100% for in network providers and will provide the same resources that Medicare does, such as medical equipment and any needed medications.
The hospice benefit does not cover:
Treatments or medications that are intended to cure an illness, or prolong life
Ambulance transportation
Hospital stays and fees associated to care provided in emergency departments
Room and board costs for assisted living facilities and nursing homes
Food
Medicare will pay for a patient's hospice care as long as the patient has a terminal illness and has been given a life expectancy of 6 months or less by a physician. However, care can exceed 6 months if the patient remains physically and emotionally eligible.
If you or a loved one is looking for hospice or palliative care in Mesa, AZ, contact us today.