To truly understand what makes hospice care unique, and why it’s often chosen when a patient nears the end of life, it’s important to define what ‘comfort’ means in the context of hospice services and how it improves quality of life for patients and their families.

Those considering care options for a life-limiting illness might not know how hospice works or about its many benefits. We break it down so you can feel more confident in what to expect on the journey.

There are a few important things to know about Medicare coverage for hospice care, as well as Medicaid, to help avoid any confusion or issues for the patient and/or family. Here are some of the main areas to become familiar with related to Medicare, Medicaid, and hospice care.

For many people, hospice provides compassionate support physically, emotionally, and spiritually during the end-of-life journey – we also understand that hospice isn’t the best choice for everyone.

Regardless of your perspective or understanding of hospice, if you or a loved one has recently been – or are expecting to be – referred to hospice care, you’re probably wondering, “Now what?”