Who pays for in-home hospice?

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Katiekate Asked May 2017

Who pays for in-home hospice?

I poured through the policy documents.

It seems that Medicare part A pays for hospice provided it is in a hospital setting or in a facility directed by hospice. I also found that on the .gov website.

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But..Medicare Part B is totally silent on this topic. Is it not covered if the service is delivered in home? I see that some of the drugs are covered...but, not clear if that is a part of part B or if you need to rely on Part D

Anyone have some insight? Does hospice need to be in a facility to be covered by Medicare? Anyone have a reference or website to direct me to?

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