FAQs
Is Hospice right for me?
Hospice focuses on care, not cure. At any time during a life-limiting illness, it’s appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice. By law the decision belongs to the patient or their surrogate decision maker. Most hospices accept patients who have a life-expectancy of six months or less and who are referred by a physician. The team at Luminos Hospice is always available to discuss any questions or concerns you or your family may have regarding eligibility.
how do i pay for hospice care?
Hospice is paid for through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid Hospice Benefit, and most private insurers. If a person does not have coverage through Medicare, Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospice will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided. We provide services to everyone in need regardless of their ability to pay.
When I do request care?
The Luminos Hospice team is available 24-hours a day to assist you through the admissions process. During this time we outline the many services available to our patients and provide consent and insurance forms similar to what a patient may sign when entering a hospital.
Who is eligible for Hospice Care?
You are eligible for Medicare hospice benefits when you meet all of the following conditions:
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You are eligible for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance), and
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Your doctor and the hospice medical director certify that you have a life-limiting illness and if the disease runs its normal course, death may be expected in six months or less, and
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You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of routine Medicare covered benefits for your illness, and
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You receive care from a Medicare-approved hospice program.
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*Medicare will still pay for covered benefits for any health needs that aren’t related to your life-limiting illness or related illnesses.