Hospice services

Hospice care emphasizes the quality of life as being as important as the length of life. It employs a special team approach to caring for people with an incurable, progressive illness. Hospice care may take place in the patient’s or a family member’s home, recognizing that a nursing facility may where the patient lives. Hospice care:

• Emphasizes symptom management of pain and physical discomfort
• Provides for emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families
• Supports family members in caring for the patient

Patient eligibility
 
Persons are eligible for hospice if they meet the following criteria:

• They no longer desire curative treatment
• The physician certifies a prognosis of six months or less
• The patient has a caregiver or plans for a caregiver

Payment
 
Hospice is paid for by:

• Medicare hospice benefits
• Medicaid hospice benefits
• Most insurance companies
• Individuals private pay

Note that Goshen Hospice Services are provided regardless of the ability to pay.

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