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DBEAR36 Asked May 2012

How and who will pay for my father to get transferred under hospice care?

my father has limited mobility, copd he's on 2-3-liters of 02..requires occasional sucting and is on pain meds for comfort and shortness of breath.

bunyip May 2012
Hospice care is something that is covered by pricate insurance and Medicare. Medicare pays for the care, provided the person is Medicare eligible, but not the accommodation. Hospice care can be delivered in the home and includes medication and durable medical equipment deemed appropriate for the comfort of the person. It involves visits by nurses, aides, chaplains and social workers and embraces the family not just the patient. The person would need be screened to ensure they meet the guidelines for admission into hospice. If so the above is all covered by Medicare or the private health insurer. Hope this helps.

Reverseroles May 2012
Transfered? You mean a wheelchair Van?

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JaneB May 2012
What is his diagnosis? And his insurance situation? Do you have permission to speak with his doctors? Where is he being card for? We need some more information to b able to help.

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