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Q: Is hospice care covered by Medicare?

Yes. Hospice is covered under Medicare Part A when eligibility criteria are met. Coverage typically includes all hospice team visits, medications related to the hospice diagnosis, medical equipment, and supportive services. Most families pay nothing out of pocket.

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What Is Hospice Care?

Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients with a terminal illness. Learn what hospice includes and how Bristol Hospice supports both patients and families at home.

When Is It Time for Hospice?

Families often wonder if the time is right. Learn the signs that hospice care may be appropriate, including changes in strength, appetite, frequent hospital visits, and declining function.

Who Is Eligible for Hospice?

Hospice is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Most families pay nothing out of pocket. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to get started.

Need help understanding your options?

Call Bristol Hospice anytime. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions, explain eligibility, and help you understand next steps with no pressure.

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Hospice care delivered wherever your loved one calls home.

Whether your loved one is at home, in an assisted living facility, or a nursing home, Bristol Hospice comes to them. Our interdisciplinary team includes nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers — all working together so your family can focus on what matters most.

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“Every single person we dealt with at Bristol was genuine, kind, professional and treated my grandmother with the utmost care. They helped my family through a difficult process with peace and grace.”

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“They made the passing of my mother less stressful and allowed us to do the grieving and not worry about anything else. Thank you all so much.”

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“Every person who came into contact with our Father treated him with gentleness, kindness, and the utmost respect. At times it felt as though he was the only patient they were caring for.”

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Bristol Hospice serves families across 30+ states with over 80 locations and growing. Enter your city, state, or ZIP code below to find the care team closest to you.

Questions Families Often Ask About Hospice Care

These are the questions families most often have when first considering hospice care and palliative care.

Does choosing hospice mean giving up?

Hospice is not giving up. It is choosing to focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Families who have been through this often tell us they wish they had called Bristol Hospice sooner. Hospice care allows your loved one to spend more meaningful time at home with the people they love, supported by a full clinical team managing pain and symptoms around the clock.

How do I know if my loved one qualifies for hospice?

Hospice is typically appropriate when a physician estimates a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its expected course. Signs families often notice include frequent hospital visits, significant weight loss, increased pain, or declining strength and function. The Bristol Hospice team can walk you through eligibility at no obligation and help you understand the right next step for your loved one.

Is hospice care covered by Medicare?

Yes. Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A when eligibility criteria are met. Coverage typically includes all Bristol Hospice team visits, medications related to the hospice diagnosis, medical equipment, and supportive services. Most families pay nothing out of pocket. If you have questions about your specific coverage, our team will walk you through it at no cost.

What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?

Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and have a life expectancy of six months or less. Bristol Hospice provides both, and our team can help you understand which level of care is right for your loved one right now.

Does Bristol Hospice serve my area?

Bristol Hospice serves families across more than 30 states with over 100 locations nationwide. Our hospice care team comes to wherever your loved one calls home. Use our location finder or call us and we will connect you with a Bristol Hospice team member in your area right away.

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