Criteria for hospice
In order to qualify for the hospice benefit, all of the following is required:
- Patient/next of kin/durable power of attorney must sign consents, allowing the hospice to care for the patient and access to their medical records
- A doctor or nurse practitioner certify that the patient is living with a life-limiting illness and is appropriate for hospice
- Understanding that pursuing aggressive treatment is outside the scope of hospice
- Necessary information provided to hospice to confirm insurance eligibility (i.e. Social Security Number, insurance policy number)
