Medicare Part A covers hospice care for terminally ill patients with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. Hospice care is provided in the home or in a hospice facility. Medicare covers hospice services including nursing care, medications for comfort, and counseling. There is no deductible for hospice care.
Key Points
- Medicare covers hospice care for terminally ill patients (life expectancy 6 months or less)
- Hospice care: nursing, medications for comfort, counseling, social work
- No deductible for hospice care
- Hospice care is provided in the home or in a hospice facility
- An independent agent can help you understand hospice coverage