Navigating the complexities of healthcare insurance can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with end-of-life care decisions. A common concern many people have is whether Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, provides coverage for hospice care. New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care is here to demystify this topic and provide guidance to those in need.
Medi-Cal and Hospice Care
Medi-Cal is a public health insurance program providing health care services for low-income Individuals, including:
- Families with children
- Seniors
- Persons with disabilities
- Foster care
- Pregnant women
- Childless adults with incomes below 138% of the federal poverty level
When it comes to hospice care, Medi-Cal has provisions in place to provide coverage. It’s crucial to understand the specifics of this coverage and the eligibility criteria to benefit from it.
Eligibility for Medi-Cal Hospice Benefit
To be eligible for the Medi-Cal Hospice Benefit, an individual must meet the program’s income guidelines, and the patient’s attending physician and the hospice medical director need to certify that the patient is terminally ill, with a prognosis of six months or less if the disease follows its usual course.
Services Covered by Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal’s hospice benefit covers a wide array of services intended to provide comfort, manage symptoms, and support the patient and family. This includes physician and nursing services, medical equipment and supplies, prescription drugs for symptom control and pain relief, counseling services including dietary, spiritual, and bereavement counseling, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapies when needed for symptom control.
Here for You: New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care
At New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care, we understand that navigating healthcare coverage can be challenging. We are here to help you understand your benefits under Medi-Cal and to provide the compassionate, quality hospice care you or your loved one needs.
Navigating Medi-Cal and Hospice Care
Understanding Medi-Cal coverage for hospice care is an essential part of end-of-life planning. The team at New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care is dedicated to helping guide you through this process, ensuring that you receive the comprehensive and compassionate care you deserve.
Serving Communities Across Southern California
Whether you reside in Calabasas, Los Angeles, Tarzana, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, or other communities listed, New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care is here to provide the support you need. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing personalized care with respect, empathy, and dignity. To learn more about our services, visit our website today.
