Eligibility
- Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of six months or less, if the illness runs its normal course.
- Hospice is appropriate when symptoms become difficult to manage or when a patient and family choose care that prioritizes quality of life, reli ef from discomfort, and emotional support.
- A physicians assessment indicating that the patient may benefit more from comfort-focused care rather than curative treatment.
Medicare
Medicare beneficiaries who elect hospice care receive non-curative medical care and supportive services for their terminal illness covered at little to no expense.
Medicaid
Medicaid may help cover hospice care for eligible patients, depending on state guidelines. At Clouds Hospice, we accept Medicaid and can help you understand benefits, confirm eligibility, and navigate the coverage process.
All services, treatments, hospital stays, medical equipment, supplies, and medications related to the hospice diagnosis are provided by and must be authorized by the hospice interdisciplinary team for Medicare to maintain financial responsibility.
An individualized care plan based on the patient’s goals of care is created by the hospice care team and the patient’s physician. Starting hospice as early as possible helps ensure that the patient and family receive the maximum benefit allowed.