When planning for long-term care, it is essential to consider hospice care when a person faces a life-limiting illness and curative treatment is no longer effective or desired. Many people mistakenly believe that hospice is only for the final days or weeks of life, or that it’s simply a place to go when you are actively dying. Hospice services are designed to offer support as soon as the focus shifts from cure to comfort, and entering hospice sooner ensures that individuals and families receive the full range of services and emotional support available.
Costs of Hospice Care
Hospice is covered 100% by Medicare, meaning there are no out-of-pocket costs to patients or families. This financial peace of mind allows you to access care without concern about expenses. Ascension Hospice will help you and your family navigate the details of signing up and confirming eligibility, ensuring your peace of mind is the top priority.
Recognizing the right time for hospice often involves ongoing conversations with medical professionals about prognosis, comfort, and quality of life—typically when life expectancy is estimated at six months or less. However, it is common for patients to live longer than six months with the support and care that hospice provides, making it even more important not to wait too long before considering hospice. If you are not sure of your next step or if you or a family member qualify, please contact us at Ascension Hospice to talk through your options. Our compassionate team is here to help.
