Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans cover hospice care.
What services are covered?
- Physician services for the medical direction of the patient's care
- Regular home visits by nurses
- Medical supplies such as catheters and bandages
- Medical equipment such as hospital beds and wheelchairs
- Delivery of medications, medical supplies and equipment
- Medications for pain relief and symptom management
- Home health aide services for personal care such as dressing and bathing
- Social work services such as help resolving problems
- Spiritual care
- Grief Counseling
- Volunteer support to provide companionship to the patient and help for family members
- Short-term inpatient and respite care
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language services
Contact us at 1-800-338-6555 for more information about how HHCRI can help.
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