Paying For Hospice

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Paying for Hospice

Hospice services are covered 100% by Part A Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and some private
insurances with no out-of-pocket costs for patients or families with Oasis Hospice.

How to Set Up Medicare Hospice Benefits in Texas

1. Contact Oasis Hospice:
   Reach out to our team to initiate the process. We will help by contacting the patient’s primary care physician or hospice medical director to discuss hospice eligibility.
2. Complete Necessary Documentation:
   We will assist in completing the required paperwork and obtaining the necessary certifications from the doctors.
3. Coordinate with Medicare:
   We will submit the required forms and coordinate directly with Medicare to ensure coverage is in place.

How to Set Up Medicaid Hospice Benefits in Texas

1. Contact Oasis Hospice:
   Reach out to our team to initiate the process. We will help by contacting the patient’s primary care physician or hospice medical director to discuss hospice eligibility.
2. Complete Necessary Documentation:
   We will assist in completing the required paperwork and obtaining the necessary certifications from the doctors.
3. Coordinate with Medicaid:
   We will submit the required forms and coordinate directly with Texas Medicaid to ensure coverage is in place.

Assistance with Private Insurance in Texas

1. Coverage Verification:
   Our team will verify coverage details with your private insurance provider to understand the specific benefits and any co-pays or deductibles that may apply.
2. Coordination of Benefits:
   We will work with your insurance provider to ensure all necessary authorizations and paperwork are completed, and coordinate the benefits to cover the hospice services.

Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurances

• Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurances
  Medicare Part A provides comprehensive coverage for hospice care for eligible beneficiaries, including medical services, pain management, symptom control, support services for the patient and family, and bereavement support for family members.
• Medicaid also covers hospice care in Texas, with coverage similar to Medicare, encompassing a wide range of services aimed at care for terminally ill patients.
• Most private insurance plans offer some level of hospice care coverage, with the extent of coverage varying based on the individual policy and provider. Patients and families should check with their specific insurance provider to understand the details of their hospice benefits, including any co-pays, deductibles, or specific services that are covered.