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In order to be
eligible for Hospice

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a few things need to happen.

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First, you must have been diagnosed

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with a terminal illness.

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Second, your doctor and the
hospice doctor must determine

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that life expectancy is measured
in months rather than years

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if your illness runs
its usual course.

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Third, you must agree
your care will now focus on

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improving your quality of life and on pain relief

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rather than on a cure
or life prolonging treatments.

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Finally, you must agree
to receive care at home

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where care
will be safely provided

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with the support of family

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or other caregivers.

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Hospice is a covered benefit
through Medicare, Medicaid

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and many Kaiser Permanente
health plans.

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It's important to know that
once you choose hospice care

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your hospice benefits will cover all your medical needs

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like medical equipment

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and medications that are related
to your terminal illness

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and its related conditions
as outlined in this video.

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Typically your original
health insurance policy

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will still pay for covered benefits for any health problems

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that aren't part of your terminal illness

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and related conditions.

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Please check your
Explanation of Benefits

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by contacting Kaiser Permanente's Member Services

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if you have any questions.