The eligibility time frame is determined by the States Medicaid agency.
WHAT's THE DIFFERENCE?
PALLIATIVE CARE
HOSPICE care
The two care types are not mutually exclusive and are often appropriate for use together.
Can begin at any stage of serious illness to enhance quality of life for patients and family.
Palliative team cares for patients and families in care facilities, clinics, hospitals and at home
Most appropriate for terminal illness at end of life
Hospice team cares for patients and families at home or in a care facility.
Patients can continue to recieve treatments that may prolong life or cure illness while also focusing on management of uncontrolled symptoms related to diagnosis.
Treatment for illness/ life prolonging measures are stopped, management of uncontrolled symptoms related to diagnosis continue
Palliative FAQ
HOSPICE FAQ
Both Palliative Care and Hospice care provide a comprehensive approach to the management of symptoms related to serious illnesses
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The eligibility time frame is determined by the States Medicaid agency.
WHAT's THE DIFFERENCE?
PALLIATIVE CARE
HOSPICE care
The two care types are not mutually exclusive and are often appropriate for use together.
Can begin at any stage of serious illness to enhance quality of life for patients and family.
Palliative team cares for patients and families in care facilities, clinics, hospitals and at home
Most appropriate for terminal illness at end of life
Hospice team cares for patients and families at home or in a care facility.
Patients can continue to recieve treatments that may prolong life or cure illness while also focusing on management of uncontrolled symptoms related to diagnosis.
Treatment for illness/ life prolonging measures are stopped, management of uncontrolled symptoms related to diagnosis continue
Palliative FAQ
HOSPICE FAQ
Both Palliative Care and Hospice care provide a comprehensive approach to the management of symptoms related to serious illnesses