|
It
is covered under Medicare Part A, and
Louisiana Medicaid. Hospice care is
a covered benefit under most private insurance
plans; including HMO's and managed care
organizations. .
The
Medicare Hospice Benefit covers:
Nursing
services |
|
Physician
services |
|
Social
Worker services |
|
Spiritual
counseling |
|
Medications
related to terminal illness |
|
Medical
supplies related to the terminal
illness |
|
Physical,
occupational, and speech language
therapy |
|
Short-term
inpatient care, including respite care |
|
Continuous
care at home during periods of crisis |
|
Trained
volunteers |
|
Bereavement services |
|
