Hospice Care is provided to those who are experiencing terminal illness or are declared by the attending physician with no more than six (6) month life expectancy. Caregivers under the direct supervision of our healthcare professionals will provide the necessary care and support services to allow them to feel comfortable, happy, and independent as much as possible.
Individuals ages 65 and above under the Medicare federal health care coverage program are eligible to avail of this service.
The Medicare hospice benefit program is designed to provide high-quality end-of-life care without adding financial burden to the patient and family members. So as to get the Medicare advantage, an individual must meet the accompanying Medicare hospice qualification standards:
- Medicare Part A coverage
- A diagnosis of six months or less life expectancy
- A desire to pursue comfort care over curative treatment
After being qualified by the Medicare hospice benefit program, a massive part of the costs will be covered by Medicare, including:
- Hospice Care Group
- Clinical Gear and Supplies
- Prescriptions
- Bereavement Counseling
- Short-Term Inpatient Care
- Short-Term Relief Care
- Therapy Services