Medicare Supplement covers the coinsurance for hospice care. Original Medicare covers hospice care at 100% except for a small coinsurance for prescription drugs and respite care. Medicare Supplement covers the coinsurance for these services.
Key Points
- Medicare covers hospice care at 100% except for small coinsurance
- Medicare Supplement covers the coinsurance for hospice drugs and respite care
- Hospice care: available for people with terminal illness and life expectancy of 6 months or less
- Hospice care focuses on comfort, not curative treatment
- An independent agent can help you understand hospice coverage