Hospice care is covered 100% by Medicare/Medicaid.

There is no reason to defer hospice care due to financial concerns. The Medicare Hospice Benefit is an inclusive benefit, in which all services that are related to the terminal illness are covered 100% by Medicare part A. There are no co-pays or out-of-pocket expenses.

Coverage includes everything involved in hospice care, from visits by a nurse, physician and other healthcare professionals to therapy, medication and supplies.

*Care that is unrelated to the terminal illness continues to be covered by Medicare Parts A and B, with all normal rules applicable (e.g., co-payments, coverage guidelines and deductibles).

The Medicare Hospice Benefit

The Medicare Hospice Benefit provides coverage for the following services:

• An interdisciplinary team of hospice professionals
• Home medical equipment
• Medication
• Respite care
• Continuous care
• Inpatient care
• Routine home care
• Bereavement support

Source: NHPCO's Facts and Figures: Hospice Care in America

Is the Hospice Benefit Right for You? Learn More

Most private insurances may cover all or part of hospice care and hospice is also covered by the Veteran's Benefit Plans. At Savior Hospice, we work with all insurance companies and accept AHCCCS. 

For those not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid, payment for hospice can come from private insurance or an HMO, since these also include a hospice benefit.

Hospices employ financial specialists to help families who do not qualify for federal assistance and do not have insurance find available resources. The payment options for these families include self-pay and charitable organizations.

To learn more about how to pay for hospice care and to receive a Verification of Benefits, please contact us.

We Accept AHCCCS. 

Please call us to learn more about your hospice benefits when using AHCCCS.