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Thanks everyone...this may be a dumb question, but does Hospice cost? Where do I find out? I was hoping to get an idea before they come o Tuesday morning.
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04-30-2011, 11:09 AM
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Janet, i agree with the Dr. you need to get some help not only to help your mom but to help you also, take some of the burden off of your shoulder's and they really know how to make them comfortable.
As for the cost, i don't think it does cost but not sure, mom had it for dad but it was such a short time before he passed away and there was really nothing to do for him, he passed in his sleep. I hope your mom will allow them to help her and know that she is helping you also.
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04-30-2011, 01:11 PM
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I think Medicare pays for it
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04-30-2011, 03:33 PM
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So it does cost? I don't think she'll accept it if it does. She's so afraid Medicare will quit paying her medical bills since she's been in the hospital so much.
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04-30-2011, 04:44 PM
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Yes it costs, but Medicare will pay for it. And no, Medicare will not quit paying her medical bills just because she's been in the hospital so much.
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04-30-2011, 05:34 PM
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That's good to know...I really feel dumb when it comes to this stuff. I'll be letting her know she has nothing to worry about.
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Does she have a social worker working on her case? Maybe the hospice staff can explain it to you in depth.
It is hard to take in all of this information! Don't feel dumb. These are things very few people know until they need to know. I'll be on Medicare next year, and have no idea what it involves.
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