>> SPEAKER: As the largest and only nonprofit
hospice in southern Nevada,
people often ask us how much will hospice cost?
People are often uncomfortable talking about end of life care.
When the time for hospice comes,
the cost of care is not what you or your loved
ones need to focus on.
Hospice costs vary depending on the amount of time
and type of care needed.
But the good news is that most of the time
hospice care is completely covered
by Medicare and most insurers.
In this video,
we will explain what costs are involved with hospice care.
Does insurance cover hospice?
Hospice providers
accept Medicare,
Medicaid and many major insurances.
Most of the time, that care will be fully covered.
In fact, in 2017,
96 percent of our patients at Nathan Adelson were 100
percent covered by their insurance.
A full list of the private insurances we accept
can be found on our website at the link below.
How much will hospice care cost?
The answer may surprise you,
but hospice care costs substantially less
than the typical cycle of repeated hospital visits
caused by long term illnesses.
Medicare patients are fully covered for all
hospice services related to their terminal illness
and have no out-of-pocket expenses.
Prescription medications related to a hospice
diagnosis are also covered at no cost to the patient.
Private insurance and HMO plans often cover hospice service
through a specific hospice benefit. Sometimes,
the language within insurance plans
can be confusing.
Our staff is always happy to help you review your plans
coverage by calling 702-733-0320.
What if you don't
have insurance?
A hospice admissions
coordinator will help
you determine your
eligibility for Medicare,
Medicaid or insurance benefits and assist in finding additional
resources for you and your family.
Additionally, nonprofit hospices such
as Nathan Adelson Hospice often have foundations
that can help cover extra costs not covered
under private insurance plans.
You can learn more about the Nathan
Adelson Hospice Foundation on our website by clicking
the link below.
At Nathan Adelson Hospice our mission is clear,
no one should in the journey of life alone,
afraid or in pain.
We serve all in our community with dignity
and comfort.
If Medicare or other insurance plans will not cover
the full cost of hospice care the generous and compassionate
support of individuals and corporations
to the Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation
often allows us to offer end of life care support
for those without insurance or the ability to pay.
If you want to learn
more about costs
associated with hospice care,
click the link below for an in-depth
article on the subject. In our next video,
we'll discuss where hospice care is provided.
We understand this vulnerable
time for you and your family
can be difficult and confusing.
We urge everyone to plan for the end of life as much
as you would for the beginning.
It truly is never too late to start deciding
for tomorrow today.
For more help with advanced planning,
visit decidingtomorrowtoday.org or watch the video at the link
in the description. We're here to help you.
You can speak to one of our representatives
to schedule a consultation.
If you have additional questions,
feel free to reach out to us or leave a comment below.