A portion of Hope Hospice services are made possible through Medicare and commercial insurance reimbursements. Hospice services for patients with limited or no insurance are made possible through donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and foundations. In addition, community volunteers assist in patient care, bereavement support, general transportation needs and office work. Hospice care is most effective when there is time to learn about the needs and desires of patients and families. Much can be done to help prevent pain and other distressing symptoms for patients.
Families can learn about the services that are available and make plans for the future.
A Hope Hospice staff member can provide more information or a consultation visit. Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance companies. We never bill our patients or their families for our services. Although hospice services are often covered by insurance, such payments rarely cover the full cost of care. Hope Hospice must, therefore, rely to a great extent on grants and community support through donations.