Paying for Our Services

Hospice Coverage and Payment Options for Our Houston Hospice Patients

The costs of hospice and home healthcare can be paid through various methods. We’ve put together a list of hospice coverage and payment options for Houston patients to assist with funding the services of Accredited Healthcare of America.

Medicare

If our patient in Houston is a Medicare beneficiary, the services we provide are covered under Part A. All other Medicare services, including those of the patient’s attending physician, are covered under Parts A and B. Hospice payments do not interfere with any other Medicare payments for illnesses, diseases, or care.

Medicaid

Almost all states and the District of Columbia provide Medicaid coverage for hospice and home healthcare. Generally, Medicaid benefits for our Houston-based hospice services are similar to Medicare benefits, though they may differ in some states.

Private Insurance

Most insurance plans offered by employers and many managed care plans include a hospice benefit and some form of home healthcare coverage. Typically, this coverage resembles the Medicare benefit, although differences may exist between employers.

TRICARE

TRICARE is the health benefits program for military personnel and retirees. Hospice is a fully covered benefit under TRICARE in Houston, as well as across the US. Home healthcare coverage is the same as under Medicare. Only Medicare-certified hospices and certified home health agencies can provide TRICARE hospice and home healthcare benefits, so it’s important that patients and families check with their Health Benefit Advisor or Health Care Finder to help find a qualified provider.

Other Sources

Under Medicare law, no person may be refused hospice care due to inability to pay. Each hospice has a financial specialist on staff to answer questions about receiving financial assistance as well as find alternative forms of hospice coverage and payment, including Houston’s Accredited Hospices of America. Funds may be available from donations, gifts, grants, or other community sources to help cover the costs of care.