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What Hospice Costs
Hospice care is paid for in a variety of ways. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurers cover hospice-related services at 100%, typically without any deductibles or copays.
If a patient comes to Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care in need of hospice or palliative care but does not have coverage, we will help that patient obtain coverage. (See “What You Should Know About the Cost of Evercare.”) The types of insurance plans that cover hospice are listed below.
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers most hospice services for eligible beneficiaries. (The hospice provider must be Medicare-certified.) For detailed information, download a brochure (PDF 78.8 KB) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about hospice coverage.
Medicaid
In most states, hospice care is covered by Medicaid. (The hospice provider must be Medicare-certified.) Benefits may vary by state.
Private Insurance
Most insurance plans issued by employers and the military, as well as many managed care plans, cover hospice. Benefits may vary by plan.
What You Should Know About the Cost of Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care
- Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified.
This means that Evercare hospice and palliative services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, military health plans and most private insurance companies. - Evercare provides hospice services, regardless of ability to pay.
We are dedicated to helping patients obtain coverage for hospice or palliative care when needed. - Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care does not charge copays for prescription drugs or inpatient respite care services related to hospice or palliative care.
- Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care does the paperwork for you.
We make it simple. We bills insurers directly, eliminating the need for patients to file claims or other paperwork for care related to the terminal illness.
Where to Find Us
We offer hospice services in several states. Enter your ZIP code to see if Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care is available in your area.
We′re Here to Help
Call 1-877-273-5534 TTY: 71124 hours a day, 7 days a week
Speak with an Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care representative to discuss your needs, or let us contact you.
How You Can Help
Learn how to become a volunteer member of our hospice and palliative care team.
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