What Does Medicare Cover Under Hospice? 
The things that Medicare covers under hospice are : Services from your physician Nursing care medical equipment -LRB- walkers , etc -RRB- Medical supplies -LRB- bandages , catheters , etc -RRB- Hospice worker Counseling for diet Grief counseling for patient and family Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Homemaker services Social Worker services Short term hospital stay if need for pain or symptoms Short term hospital stay to provide rest for caregiver -LRB- respite -RRB- 