Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill. The focus is on comfort, not on curing an illness.

• Care is provided by a specially trained team of professionals and caregivers.
• Family caregivers can get support.
• Care is generally provided in the home, but may be provided wherever the patient is.
• Services may include medication, physical care, counseling, equipment, and supplies for the terminal illness and related condition(s).

Resources

Medicare Hospice Benefit Patient Flyer (pdf)
Medicare Guidelines for Hospice Admission (pdf)