If the person you care for has Medicare or Medicaid and meets hospice eligibility requirements, then the government will pay 100% of the allowed rate. Not only are the services of the hospice staff entirely covered, but medical supplies and prescriptions relating to pain and comfort management are also covered under the Medicare benefit. Individuals who do not have Medicare coverage but have coverage from private insurance should talk with their insurance company to find out whether they meet the eligibility criteria and how much is required in terms of a deductible and copayments. For those with no insurance coverage whatsoever, generous donations from local businesses, patients and families enable us to offer hospice care regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.