If I need hospice care in the future, can my Medicare plan cover it?
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Answered by Larry Dalton on April 18, 2025
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expense to the patient or family. As a result, the financial burden often associated with caring for a seriously ill patient is lifted. Families making end-of-life decisions for a loved one need compassion and support, not financial worries. The Medicare Hospice Benefit helps alleviate these concerns.
Answered by Robert Pennington on May 5, 2025
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To qualify for hospice, your physician must certify that you're terminally ill with a life expectancy of 6 months or less; you agree to accept comfort care instead of treatment; you sign a statement hospice instead of treatment.
In order for Medicare to cover hospice care, you must choose a Medicare approved provider. You may remain on hospice indefinitely, as long as your physician continues to certify that you have a terminal illness with the above-mentioned life expectancy.
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Here's a more detailed explanation:
Eligibility:
To be eligible for Medicare hospice benefits, you must have Medicare Part A, be certified as terminally ill by your doctor with a prognosis of six months or less to live, and choose hospice care instead of curative treatment.
Coverage:
Once you're eligible, Medicare will cover the costs associated with hospice care, which includes a wide range of services like medical care, skilled nursing, personal care, counseling, social services, and respite care.
Medicare Advantage:
Even if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, Original Medicare (Parts A and B) will still cover hospice care if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Cost:
There is no deductible for hospice care under Medicare, and you will not need to pay a co-payment for the services you receive. You will, however, need to continue to pay your monthly Medicare Part A and Part B premiums.
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