Frequently Asked Questions

Hospice care is a type of care that focuses on the quality of life of people who are terminally ill. It provides comfort, support, and pain management to help patients and their families cope with the end-of-life process.

Hospice care is available to individuals who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have a life expectancy of six months or less. Patients must also have a physician's certification of their terminal illness and must agree to forgo curative treatments.

Hospice care provides a wide range of services, including pain management, symptom control, emotional support, spiritual care, and counseling. Hospice teams typically include doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who work together to provide comprehensive care to patients and their families.

If you have Medicare or Medicaid Hospice care is a benefit and is not cost to you.