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Hospice Care

Last updated: March 5, 2018

What Does Hospice Care Mean?

Hospice care is a type of healthcare in which qualified medical professionals assist a person who is facing death or suffers from a terminal condition. It is usually covered by insurance options such as Medicare and Medicaid.

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Insuranceopedia Explains Hospice Care

While hospice care is frequently delivered in the patient's home, it can still be extremely expensive. It involves nurses or other healthcare workers making frequent visits to provide their services, which causes the costs to rise quickly.

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