Got questions about Medicare hospice services? Here are some answers
06/13/24 at 03:00 AM
Got questions about Medicare hospice services? Here are some answers
Forbes; by Diane Omdahl; 6/11/24
Learning about services that Medicare covers, and their cost, is an important discussion topic for Medicare beneficiaries. However, there is one subject that rarely comes up: hospice, end-of-life care for the terminally ill. ... Perhaps a brief Q&A can plant the seed so those who may face an end-of-life situation in the future will know that hospice can help.
- What is hospice? ...
- How long has hospice been around? ...
- What is the patient's situation? ...
- How does hospice work? ...
- What is the cost-sharing when Medicare covers hospice services? ...
- Where can a patient receive hospice care? ...
- How can you find a Medicare-certified hospice? ...
- What is the benefit for the patient's caregivers? ...
- What if the patient has a medical issue not related to the terminal diagnosis? ...
- How does hospice work for those who elected Medicare Advantage? ...
- There's much more to learn [links to resources] ...
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