10.2.1 Eligibility Criteria 10.2.2 Covered Services To qualify for Medicare coverage for hospice care, beneficiaries must meet the following criteria: • Be eligible for Medicare Part A. • Have a terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. • Agree to forgo curative treatments and elect hospice care instead. Medicare covers a comprehensive range of hospice services for eligible beneficiaries, including: • Doctor services • Nursing care • Medical equipment and supplies related to the terminal illness • Prescription drugs for symptom control and pain relief • Short-term respite care • Bereavement counseling for the beneficiary's family Medicare offers coverage for hospice care to beneficiaries with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. This section explores the eligibility criteria and the services covered under Medicare for hospice care. Understanding these covered services ensures that beneficiaries receive appropriate end-of-life care and support under Medicare. 10.2 Coverage for Hospice Care Chapter 10: Understanding Medicare's Coverage Beyond Traditional Healthcare 202404PMED1MDSIMPLE 26 www.Postal-Service-Health-Benefits-Program.com
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