Will Medicare/Medicaid/Champus coverage pay for the hospital stay?
Yes, they will if certain conditions are met: • The hospitalization has been determined to be necessary. Necessity is assessed by our hospice nurse prior to admission. If needed, she will see the patient at home, assess the situation, and contact the physician to request hospitalization. OUR NURSE MUST ASSESS THIS NEED BEFORE ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL. • The need for hospitalization by hospice must be a condition related to the terminal illness. If it is non-related, regular Medicare/Medicaid/Champus will cover the stay under routine benefits. • The hospitalization must be needed because the care or treatment cannot be provided in the home.
