Any person suffering from a life-limiting disease or injury deserves to have the comfort of hospice care.
At Sahara Hospice Care, we believe a patient’s finances should not be an obstacle for their medical care.
Therefore, here are 4 payments options that help cover the cost of hospice care in Houston:
Option 1
The Medicare Hospice Benefit Program is run on the federal level and offers patients the chance to quality end of life care without worrying about the financial strain.
From hospice care at home and palliative nurses to grief counseling and spiritual support, all of Sahara’s hospice services are covered by Medicare Part A.
The main points of the eligibility criteria for Medicare Hospice are:
- Must be 65 years or above
- Professional hospice diagnosis i.e. given less than 6 months to live
- Willingly pursuing comfort care over cure
Option 2
The Medicaid Hospice Program has similar benefits and requirements to the Medicare Program.
However, coverage is decided by the state government instead of the federal government. Thus, it is recommended to consult Texas state hospice guidelines to avail of the opportunity.
Option 3
Hospice care is also covered by multiple private insurance companies in Houston, Texas.
Whether a person is offered the service through their employer or they purchase it privately, the criteria for hospice services remain the same.
However, services may vary with packages, and private insurance firms can have a cap on the hospice care cost.
Option 4
There also other options to finance hospice care besides public and private insurance.
Veterans and military personnel can avail of Tricare or Veterans Administration health benefits. The programs cover a range of hospice care services for active and retired soldiers.
Citizens can opt for a reverse mortgage where the loan is repaid from their property after they pass away. A health care agency can also discount the cost of hospice home care for ill patients.
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