My 97-year old MIL, who has congestive heart failure and dementia, has been on hospice for the past 18 months. Now, however, Medicare says she no longer qualifies for hospice services. While her condition has not significantly changed over those 18 months, we think she is weaker, has more breathing issues, and her dementia is a bit more advanced. Has anyone else experienced this or have any ideas on getting hospice care reinstated?
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So basically she has outlived hospice. Not once, but now three times. So it is hard for them to qualify her. She can continue in palliative care, but I doubt they will reinstate hospice. So sorry that is the case, because she has a dire diagnosis in an elderly woman. Wishing you the best.