Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the Hospice Benefit include aside from the Hospice Team?
A: Hospice benefits include providing Basic medical equipment, incontinence supplies, medications for pain and common symptoms. Management for and related to hospice diagnosis are provided, too.
Q: How Long does the benefit last?
A: The eligible patient will have:
90 days first benefit
Second 90 days after re-certification by PCP (Primary Care Physician)
Unlimited 60 days period after face-to-face visit with a health care professional and re-certified by the PCP
Q: Who Pays for Hospice?
A: Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, as well as most private insurances and many HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans. Check with your provider to know the exact details of your plan!
Q: How is HOSPICE CARE STARTED?
A: Admission is based on patient need rather than their ability to pay. Help is only one phone call away! Referrals are accepted from the attending physician, patient, family member, friends, clergy, social workers, hospital discharge planner, or any person concerned with a patient’s well being. If you call us, we will contact the patient’s physician for approval. Services will be started immediately if eligible.
Q: Is Hospice care only for Hospitals?
A: Hospice care can be provided at home, in a skilled nursing facility, an assisted-living environment, or at a board-and-care.
For MD referrals
(Fax order for hospice, medication list, a certification of terminal illness, recent history, and physicals)
