Hospice Insurance Coverage Made Simple
Families have enough to think about. Our team checks your loved one’s eligibility and handles authorizations directly with the insurance carrier, so you can focus on what matters most.
Insurance We Accept
Medicare
Hospice is covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit (Part A) for eligible patients.
Medi-Cal
California’s Medi-Cal program covers hospice care for eligible members.
Medi-Medi
For patients with both Medicare and Medi-Cal, we coordinate coverage between the two.
CalOptima Health
We work with CalOptima Health for eligible Orange County members.
Private Insurance
Many private and commercial insurance plans include hospice benefits.
Other Plans
Don’t see your plan? Call us. We’ll check your coverage for you.
What Medicare Covers
For eligible patients, the Medicare Hospice Benefit covers care related to the terminal illness, including:
- Visits from the hospice care team
- Medications for pain and symptom relief
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Short-term inpatient and respite care
- Social work, spiritual and bereavement support
What Families Typically Pay
Under the Medicare and Medi-Cal hospice benefit, there is typically no out-of-pocket cost for hospice services.
Coverage under private insurance plans varies. Our team will review your loved one’s plan and explain any costs before care begins, so there are no surprises.
We Take Care of the Paperwork
Share your insurance details
Call us with your loved one’s insurance information, or bring the card to your consultation.
We verify and authorize
We check eligibility and request any needed authorization directly from the insurance carrier.
We explain your coverage
We walk you through what’s covered before care begins, often on the same day.
Helpful Information to Have Ready
Don’t have everything? That’s okay. Call us, and we’ll help you find what’s needed.
Insurance Questions Families Ask
Does Medicare cover hospice care at home?
Yes. For eligible patients, the Medicare Hospice Benefit covers hospice care wherever the patient lives, including private homes, assisted living and nursing facilities.
Does hospice cover room and board in a nursing home?
Generally, no. The hospice benefit covers hospice services, but not room and board in a nursing home or assisted living facility, except during short-term inpatient or respite stays. Medi-Cal may help with room and board for eligible patients.
What if my loved one has both Medicare and Medi-Cal?
Patients with Medi-Medi coverage can receive hospice care, and our team coordinates between both programs for you.
How long does it take to verify insurance?
We work quickly to verify eligibility and obtain any needed authorization. In many cases, care can begin the same day.
Let Us Check Your Coverage
Call our team, and we’ll verify your loved one’s insurance at no cost and with no obligation.
323-545-2565