Who pays for hospice?
If the person you care for has Medicare and meets hospice eligibility requirements, then the government will pay 100% of the cost. There is no deductible and no copayment. 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 100% by Medicare. Individuals who do not have Medicare coverage but have coverage from private insurance should talk with their insurance company to find out whether there are eligibility criteria and how much is required in terms of a deductible and copayments. Hospice care is also covered by Medicaid.
Cypress Basin Hospice is a Medicare and Medicaid certified Hospice and as a result receives funding for hospice services. Most private insurance plans also contribute to the costs of providing hospice care. At Cypress Basin Hospice, no patient is ever denied services based on their ability to pay. As a nonprofit and charitable organization, Cypress Basin Hospice receives generous support from the communities we serve, funds that are used to provide services for patients without a funding source.
