4 Hospice Criteria and Eligibility: A Comprehensive Discussion

In the fourth episode of 'Hospice Explained' podcast, we talk about the eligibility criteria for hospice care, as set by the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service. It covers the certification process by two doctors, noting that the patient's prognosis should indicate six months or less to live. The episode touches upon the fluid state of health conditions and shares an anecdote where a patient's condition improved over time. In addition to common indicators that may suggest hospice eligibility, it encourages listeners to be open-minded to changes and deterioration in their loved one's health. The episode provides resources for looking up eligibility criteria and insights into making other necessary arrangements when hospice may not be needed immediately.

00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

00:29 Understanding Hospice Criteria and Eligibility

01:11 The Role of Doctors in Hospice Admission

01:50 A Personal Story: Navigating Health Changes

04:01 Hospice Requirements and Conditions

05:54 Identifying Signs of Approaching End of Life

07:13 Taking Action: Conversations and Decisions

07:45 The Impact of the Pandemic on Hospice Care

07:52 Closing Thoughts: Listening, Comfort, and Care

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Finding a Hospice Agency

1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

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