If I need hospice care in the future, can my Medicare plan cover it?

Answered by 7 licensed agents

Regardless of what type of Medicare Plan you have/ Medicare Supplement/ Medicare Advantage/ Original Medicare, all cover Hospice Care

Answered by Melonie Wood on April 12, 2025

Agent Licensed in FL & AL

Answered by Melonie Wood Medicare Insurance Agent
It is covered by part A Medicare. Patients must have life expectancy of 6 months or less. It is for palliative care only. Not for clinical care to cure.

Answered by Michael Pyers on April 14, 2025

Broker Licensed in OH & MI

Answered by Michael Pyers Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria. Hospice benefits are covered under Medicare Part A for terminally ill individuals.

Answered by Diana Garner on April 14, 2025

Broker Licensed in KY, FL, IN, OH & TN

Answered by Diana Garner Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes. Hospice care coverage is unique in that original Medicare covers hospice care, even when you are on a Medicare Advantage plan. The specific rules for hospice care coverage are located at https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care. This link covers when you are eligible for hospice care, for how long, etc.

Answered by Michael Crocker on April 12, 2025

Broker Licensed in SC

Answered by Michael Crocker Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, Medicare provides comprehensive coverage for hospice care through Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance). To qualify, you must meet the criterias.

Answered by Vachik Chakhbazian on April 12, 2025

Agent Licensed in CA, AL, AR & 22 other states

Answered by Vachik Chakhbazian Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes it’s covers in Part A. Dr recommended and Medicare approved Usually doesn’t take long for approval

Answered by Mike Henry on April 12, 2025

Agent Licensed in TX

Answered by Mike Henry Medicare Insurance Agent
Generally Medicare will cover hospice care 100 per cent. In order for expenses to be covered you need to use a facility that participates with Medicare.

Answered by Jerry Cohen on April 12, 2025

Broker Licensed in NY

Answered by Jerry Cohen Medicare Insurance Agent

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