Referral Process
A referral to hospice is appropriate when:
** Hospice services are available to patients without regard to disease, color, creed,national origin, age, sex, or ability to pay. |
Referrals to hospice may be made by anyone, including but not limited to:
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Who pays for Hospice care?
Both Medicare and Medicaid pay for 100% of the cost of care received from a licensed hospice provider. Additionally, many private insurers provide a hospice care benefit. |