Katiekate Asked May 2017
Who pays for in-home hospice?
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I poured through the policy documents.
It seems that Medicare part A pays for hospice provided it is in a hospital setting or in a facility directed by hospice. I also found that on the .gov website.
Ok
But..Medicare Part B is totally silent on this topic. Is it not covered if the service is delivered in home? I see that some of the drugs are covered...but, not clear if that is a part of part B or if you need to rely on Part D
Anyone have some insight? Does hospice need to be in a facility to be covered by Medicare? Anyone have a reference or website to direct me to?
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jeannegibbs May 2017
My husband was on hospice care in our home. Medicare paid for all of it, including the hospice drugs. We paid nothing.
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BarbBrooklyn May 2017
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-and-respite-care.html
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BarbBrooklyn May 2017
https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/part-a/how-hospice-works.html
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BarbBrooklyn May 2017
It is my understanding that hospice services are covered by Medicare no matter where they take place. They don't pay for room/board at a facility, just the hospice service.
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