Does Medicare Pay for Hospice?
What is Hospice Care Hospice care is a part of your Medicare coverage that provides patients comfort and familiarity while nearing the end of life. Fortunately for most people, the answer to “does Medicare pay for hospice,” is yes. Original Medicare will pay for hospice once you meet certain criteria. Your hospice doctor and your regular doctor certify that you are terminally ill (life expectancy of six months or less).You accept palliative care (comfort) instead […]