Most families are relieved to learn that hospice under Medicare is 100% covered.
Medicare Covers:
- Nursing visits
- Medications related to the terminal illness
- Equipment: hospital bed, oxygen, walker, wheelchair
- Medical supplies
- Social worker support
- Chaplain visits
- 24/7 on-call care
- Nursing aide services
- Bereavement support for the family
There are no hidden costs when hospice is used correctly.