For instance, many people don't realize that hospice care is covered under a special Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Benefit and that Hope Hospice is the only Medicare and Medicaid-certified hospice serving all of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties in southwest Florida. Many of the items and services covered under this benefit, including medications and medical supplies, are not covered through any other type of health care provider or facility. Hospice care is available to people of all ages, including children, with a limited life expectancy resulting from any illness.
Hospice care is for any person who is experiencing the final phase of their disease.
The very special care that Hope Hospice provides is covered by Medicare, Medicaid ,and many insurances. Most patients are referred to Hope Hospice by their doctors or other health care professionals. However, anyone can refer patients to Hope Hospice. We require that their physician approve the hospice admission and certify the patient's medical condition. Early referrals are encouraged so that the patient and family can receive all the benefits of hospice care.