Generations Healthcare is certified by Medicare and most of Generations’ patients are eligible for coverage under the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Generations accepts the Medicare Hospice Benefit as 100% payment for services with no co-payments required.

The Medicare Hospice Benefit is covered under Medicare Part A and beneficiaries who choose non-curative measures will receive a full range of supportive services for themselves and loved ones.

The Medicare Hospice Benefit provides for:

• Physician services related to the life-limiting illness
• Nursing care provided to the patient through regular visits
• Home health aide services such as assistance with grooming or bathing
• Homemaker services
• Medical equipment such as wheelchair/walker or hospital bed or specialty mattress
• Medications related to the hospice diagnosis or used for symptom management and pain relief
• Medical Supplies such as diapers, bandages or catheters
• Short-term inpatient and respite care provided in nursing homes or hospitals
• Dietary Counseling
• Bereavement Counseling
• Social work services
• Spiritual care
• Volunteer participation
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies

Who is Eligible for the Medicare Hospice Benefit?

• Patients who are eligible for Medicare Part A benefits.
• The patient’s doctor and Generations medical director certify that in their best clinical judgment the patient has a terminal illness.
• The patient is opting for palliative (non-curative) treatment for their illness to enhance quality of life and alleviate pain and symptoms.
• The patient utilizes a Medicare certified program such as Generations HealthCare.
  

Medicaid (Public Aid) Hospice Benefit

Generations HealthCare is Medicaid certified and accepts the Medicaid benefit as 100% payment for our services with no co-payment required. The services provided to patients utilizing the Medicaid Hospice are the same as those provided to patients using the Medicare Hospice Benefit. (Please see the above Medicare section for a detailed description of services). Generations’ social workers will also assist patients and their families in completing Medicaid applications when appropriate.

Private Insurance/HMO’s

Many private insurance plan and health maintenance organizations offer a hospice benefit to their recipients. Generations HealthCare will work closely with our patients and their insurance companies to maximize any hospice benefit available under the insurance company’s plan. For more information or assistance please call the Generations’ Admission Department directly at 708-409-3040 or toll free 888-409-3040.