Medicare Hospice Benefit

Once you start receiving hospice services, Medicare begins paying for your care under its Part A (hospital insurance) benefit. When your care is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit, you also may be covered by your original Medicare plan for any services unrelated to your hospice care. Your medications related to your hospice diagnosis will be covered. If you choose to remain enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan while receiving hospice care, you will have to pay your plan's monthly premium.