Sorry, everybody. I’ve looked and looked and can’t find the post from the person whose LO is not on end-of-life Hospice but something called “continuous hospice”? They get home care, medical care, respite care and supplies provided for free. I googled it and all I can find is EOL Hospice. Do I call a hospice provider or Medicare? I’d like to check this out if I could. Thanks!
Bingo! Announcement that Medicare will try out this new model:
innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/Medicare-Care-Choices/
There's a map on that page to locate providers; hopefully you'll find one in your area.
innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/Medicare-Care-Choices/
I got the best information on hospice vs. palliative and what's covered by contacting the National Hospital & Palliative Care organization (800.658.8898).
The PC and hospice care companies themselves often were wrong. The only one that wasn't was an upstanding, ethical, religious oriented hospice company. Some of the ones I contacted were well recommended, but literally like wolves at the door trying to get the assignment.
Ahmijoy call the person’s PCP and check it out!
The real question is, are there treatments, ER visits, meds that are curative in nature that would be discontinued in hospice. Make a list of all meds and treatments. Ask about each one.
That persons LO is on continuity of life hospice. Your LO will have to qualify for it and be assessed.
Does your loved one have a terminal condition that is expected to end their life within 6 months? That is generally the basic criterion. However it is well recognized that no one can predict the end of life exactly, so the hospice care can continue as long as the recipient continues in end-of-life status.