Hospice Care Options FAQs

Your doctor will continue to manage your care even while you are under the Hospice Benefit.

The clinical staff of Hospice Care Options is specially trained to manage your pain at all times. They work with your doctor to make sure you are comfortable.

Scheduled, routine visits from the hospice staff will assist you and educate your loved ones in your care. These visits will help your family and caregivers feel supported and cared about by their Hospice Team. You will look forward to their visits.

Hospice Care Options has registered nurses able to respond 24 hours a day. They are only a phone call away.

Typically, the Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance benefit covers most, if not all, services related to your illness.

No. Hospice Care Options coordinates services with your doctor’s orders to have access to those services that aid your comfort.

Yes. Hospice Care Options arranges the delivery of medical supplies, equipment and medications to sustain your mobility and independence.

Our Chaplain and Social Worker will offer emotional and spiritual support for your loved ones. Family services and support groups are offered to families and caregivers to provide education and support. The entire Hospice Team will form a “circle of care” around the patient and family, offering loving support and encouragement.

Yes. All patients who meet the eligibility criteria are fully covered under their Medicare benefit.

Patients and families reserve the right to decide treatment for themselves. If a patient or family member elects to no longer receive hospice care, he or she care return to their original care plan.