AMERICAN PRIME HEALTHCARE
Hospice is specialized care for people living with a life-limiting illness. It focuses on relief from pain and other symptoms, meaningful time, personal dignity, and support for patients and families.
Hospice is an approach to care that emphasizes comfort, dignity, symptom relief, emotional well-being, and the patient’s personal goals. It does not mean that the patient or family is giving up. It means that the plan of care is centered on quality of life.
A person may be eligible when a physician determines that the illness could have a prognosis of six months or less if it follows its expected course, and the patient chooses hospice care. Eligibility requires an individual clinical assessment. A patient may continue receiving hospice beyond six months when eligibility requirements continue to be met.
A diagnosis alone does not determine hospice eligibility. Every patient must receive an individualized clinical assessment.
Hospice is commonly covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal or Medicaid, and many private insurance plans when eligibility requirements are met. Benefits and coverage vary. American Prime Healthcare can help verify coverage and explain potential costs before care begins.
American Prime Healthcare does not claim participation in a particular insurance program until it is confirmed.
Yes. Hospice is a choice. A patient may revoke hospice at any time and may return later if eligible.
In many cases, the patient’s physician may remain involved while working with the hospice medical director and interdisciplinary care team.
Hospice is specialized, comfort-focused care for people living with a life-limiting illness, with support for patients and families.
You do not need to wait for a crisis. Calling early gives your family more time to understand available options and receive support.
A patient, family member, physician, hospital, facility, social worker, case manager, or other care professional may make the first call.
No. Hospice centers the plan of care on quality of life, comfort, dignity, and the patient’s personal goals.
Yes. Hospice may be provided in a private residence or another place the patient considers home.
In many cases, the patient’s physician may remain involved while working with the hospice medical director and interdisciplinary care team.
Yes. Hospice is a choice. A patient may revoke hospice at any time and may return later if eligible.
Hospice is commonly covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal or Medicaid, and many private insurance plans when eligibility requirements are met. Benefits and coverage vary.
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