Hospice care is a 100% covered benefit under Medicare. Medicare covers any needs related to a life-limiting illness, including our services, hospice-related medications, medical equipment, and supplies. Hospice is also covered by many insurance plans.
Medicaid and Medicare often cover palliative care. Medicare and other insurances can be complicated! We can assist you in determining whether you would have out-of-pocket costs, co-pays, or other charges.
People facing a serious illness can choose palliative care to assist in symptom management, coordination of care among specialists and to engage resources for practical and emotional support. It can be used before a patient is physically or emotionally ready for hospice.
Palliative care may be beneficial to anyone living with a broad range of diseases or illnesses, such as ALS, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more.
The discomfort caused by your illness, as well as the side effects of the treatments, often cause symptoms that can be addressed by palliative care.
With Ascend Palliative Care, you may experience relief of symptoms, including:
We are here for you when the time is right. Call 866.821.1212 or connect with us online.