Understanding Hospice Care

Guide to Hospice Eligibility

Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A for terminally ill patients when: patients are eligible, have a physician certification, have chosen hospice care and care is given by a Medicare-approved Hospice program.
Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance). Beneficiaries are eligible for Medicare hospice benefits if:
Eligible for Medicare Part A ( Hospital Insurance);
Doctor ("attending physician) and the hospice medical director certify that you are terminally ill and have less than six months to live;
Receive care from a Medicare-approved hospice program.
Beneficiary signs a statement choosing hospice care instead of routine Medicare covered benefits for your terminal illness. The revocation of Medicare coverage applies only to palliative care services for the terminal condition; therefore, any services that are not related to the terminal illness should continue to be billed as usual.

For more detailed information on Hospice Medicare eligibility go to the Medicare Learning Network (Medlearn)

Patient has been diagnosed with a progressive, life-limiting illness or condition
Patient agrees that focus of medical care will be comfort and quality of life.
Patient and family agree with the goals of hospice care and sign an agreement consenting to CompassionCare Hospice services.
Patient will receive care within the CompassionCare Hospice service area of Clark County, Nevada.

CompassionCare Hospice does not discriminate. Care is provided regardless of:

Age (We provide care to adults, teens, children and infants who have terminal illness.)
Diagnosis or type of health problem (We provide services to patients with a wide range of chronic illnesses and conditions.)
Sex
Religion
Ethnic or cultural background
Sexual orientation
Ability to pay
Availability of a caregiver