HOSPICE CARE
Hospice care is an option for patients who would like care in their home (in most cases) as opposed to treatment in a hospital. Despite the misconception that it's only for terminally-ill patients, it's an available choice to patients of any age and illness.
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Understanding Hospice Care
This is a helpful video to better understand how hospice care can benefit your quality of life. Use your phone to scan the QR code, or follow the button above to access the link.
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Under federal guidelines, the hospice benefit is available to individuals who have been certified by a physician to be terminally ill. An individual is considered to be terminally ill if he/she has a medical prognosis that his or her life expectancy is 6 months or less. Individuals who meet these requirements can elect the Medicaid hospice benefit.
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In order to be covered, a plan of care must be established before services are provided.